The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Charles A. Green
Dealer in builders’ hardware, tools, etc., 1430 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester
The large hardware establishment of Charles A. Green, at No. 1430 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, dates back to 1875, when the business was originated, on Oct. 25 of that year, at No. 128 Harrison Avenue. Boston. Later, it was removed to No. 802 Washington Street, Boston, and remained there until it was sold. In the meantime, in 1892, to be accurate, the Dorchester store was established, it having occupied its present location since 1896. The premises are large and are admirably adapted to the effective display of the enormous stock of heavy goods carried there. The stock includes every description of builders’ hardware, painters’ supplies, mechanics’ tools, cutlery, etc., and Welsbach burners, mantles and supplies. Mr. Green has the reputation f dealing in goods of only the highest quality and is widely known to the building interests of the district. The prices which he charges are wholly reasonable, and his standing in the business world is an enviable one.
Mr. Green was born in Boston and has always been a resident of the city. He is known as a progressive and public-spirited citizen, ever alive to the best interests of his native place.