Dover
Dover by Paul H. Tedesco, published by Arcadia in 2000, offers a detailed exploration of the history of Dover, Massachusetts. This first edition, comprising 128 pages, delves into the town’s evolution from its origins as part of the Dedham Grant in 1635 to its incorporation as a distinct community in 1836. The book outlines the agricultural roots of Dover and highlights its transformation into a suburban area, particularly noting the development of country estates by wealthy Bostonians in the early 20th century.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Dover’s historical significance, including its economic shifts and notable residents. The narrative captures the essence of the town’s growth, particularly after World War II, when it became an attractive location for commuters seeking a pastoral lifestyle. With themes of history, regional development, and local photography, this book presents a vivid portrayal of Dover’s landscape, blending its rich past with the characteristics that define it today.
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Originally part of the Dedham Grant of 1635, Dover, Massachusetts, became Dedham’s Fourth Precinct in 1729 and the Springfield Parish of Dedham in 1748. When the Commonwealth incorporated it in 1836, Dover’s economy was based on farming and grazing. Several companies, including the E.F. Hodgson Company and the Harvard Apparatus Company, successfully manufactured portable houses and medical instruments in Dover. However, they eventually left, as Dover remained agriculturally based. By 1896, Dover had become a suburban community. From 1900 to 1914, wealthy Bostonians––many of them members of the Norfolk Hunt Club––built at least eighteen spacious country estates in Dover, far from the noise and hubbub of the city. Population grew slowly after World War I, but in 1945, the town increased in numbers, as veterans returned from World War II and others saw the convenience of commuting to work in Boston while living in a pastoral environment. Once the home of Sen. Leverett Saltonstall, Gov. Francis Sargent, and benefactress Amelia Peabody, Dover today is an elegant country town, a mixture of estates, open fields, forests, and family neighborhoods.
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