Art and paintings of the
American Revolutionary War
 by D. W. Roth

as Found in the Restaurant and Historical Landmark in Boston,  Ye Olde Union Oyster House (Americas oldest restaurant)
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  Isaiah Thomas            
Revolutionary War Printer and Publisher -
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Isaiah Thomas
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Scenes and Paintings of the American Revolutionary War
Isaiah Thomas - Revolutionary Publisher and Printer

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Union St., Boston, 1771-1775
It is an unfortunate fact that we have never heard of, or have all but forgotten, the name of Isaiah Thomas.
It was partially through his newspaper, 'The Massachusetts Spy', and a host of his other publications that many of the colonists in New England learned the facts of the oppressive conditions imposed upon them by the ruling British authorities.
More than once, Thomas risked his life to inspire these notions to his fellow patriots through his printing. Because of the numerous gatherings of founding patriots and writings that were bold challenges to the British ruling authority, this print shop earned a deserved reputation as "The Sedition Foundry."
It is time we discover Thomas's heroic story and finally appreciate and honor the significant contribution he made--" lighting the fuse of the American Revolution. "

D. W. Roth

 
D. W. Roth created these paintings as part of a set of commissioned works by the Union Oyster House, in Boston. The paintings depict nearly forgotten events that took place in the printing workshop of the printer and publisher, Isaiah Thomas as well as various events that led up to the American Revolutionary War.

The original paintings are on permanent exhibition in the Heritage Room.

Who were they?

ISAIAH THOMAS.

A nearly forgotten newspaper printer and publisher who printed the revolutionary newspaper The Massachusetts Spy from this site in 1770 to 1775 and later became one of the most prominent publishers of his time. He made many contributions to writings on human rights and individual freedom. His printed criticism of the ruling British authority had many times endangered his life. He is today all but completely forgotten, yet his newspaper and his patriotic efforts could be considered to have in some ways lit the fuse of the American Revolutionary War. Included will be examples from his newspapers and writings which will allow the public to appreciate his achievements and contributions which led to American freedom and independence.

ISRAEL BISSELL

Though he was not a local face (having not lived, visited or worked on the site), he was a major hero in the series of events which led up to the American Revolution.

He was the forgotten rider who rode from Watertown, Ma. to Philadelphia, in less than five days, to sound the alarm of the British attack.

Ye Olde Union Oyster House
Boston, Massachusetts

 

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