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Dorchester’s oldest homes open for tours Sunday

This Sunday, you can actually step inside two of Dorchester’s most storied homes—the William Clapp House and the James Blake House. The Clapp House isn’t just a beautiful Federal-style mansion; it’s where the famous Clapp’s Favorite pear was developed (yes, that’s why we have the giant pear statue!). Even cooler, the Blake House is the oldest house in Boston and was moved 400 yards to save it from demolition—talk about dedication to history! Both are now cared for by the Dorchester Historical Society. Who else is curious to see what stories these walls could tell? #News #DorchesterHistory #OpenHouse