Object ID:
2015.25.9
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The Deer Island Prison, (Stiles labeled it "Jail") dating from 1880-1991 was located on Deer Island in Boston Harbor. It held people convicted of drunkenness, illegal possession of drugs, disorderly conduct, larceny, and other crimes subject to relatively short-term sentencing. It closed in 1991. Originally, Deer Island's House of Industry, established in 1853, was an almshouse.
Round Hill Airport was operational from 1927-1936. The airfield was located on land owned by Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Skyways, Inc was Crocker Snow's aviation company located at East Boston airport.
Round Hill Airport was operational from 1927-1936. The airfield was located on land owned by Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Skyways, Inc was Crocker Snow's aviation company located at East Boston airport.
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Deer Island Jail Fire
Round Hill Airport
Skyways At Wareham. Transatlantic Bellanca
Deer Island Jail Fire
Round Hill Airport
Skyways At Wareham. Transatlantic Bellanca