The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Thomas F. Richards
Maker of and Dealer in Fine Harnesses, 1166 Washington Street
The headquarters for all that is superior in the line of fine harnesses appears to be located in the establishment of Thomas F. Richards, No. 1166 Washington Street, Pierce Square, New Dorchester, Dorchester.
This model store and shop ere started in 1899 by John Shaw and came into the ownership of Mr. Richards in 1905. The high reputation which the place enjoyed under the administration of its founder, Mr. Shaw, has been still more enhanced under Mr. Richards’ management, if such were possible. Mr. Richards carries a co0mplete line of light and heavy harnesses, horse and stable furnishings and horse medicines, and his establishment is largely patronized by horse-owners in Dorchester and its vicinity. In the well-equipped shop attached to the establishment, the manufacturing of harnesses is done, light and heavy harnesses being made to the order of customers, and repairing is also done, the work executed here being supervised by Mr. Richards, who is a practical workman himself. Although the work performed in the ship is of the highest order of excellence and the goods sold in the store are of standard quality; the prices charged by Mr. Richards are moderate and reasonable.
Mr. Richards was born in Boston and was educated in the schools of the city. He has lived a number of years in Dorchester and is most favorably known. His reputation as a business man is of the best, and as a private citizen, no one is more highly respected and esteemed.