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When streetcars ruled the streets

By adamg on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:02am

The folks at the Boston City Archives wonder if you can place this scene. See it larger.

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By anon on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:51am.

Meridian, looking toward Maverick Sq.

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By JPYuppie on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:29am.

I hope that trolley isn't waiting for the tracks to be finished.

Is this the track leading into the blue line tunnel?

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By anon on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:32am.

in Brighton Center?

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By Charles Bahne on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:38am.

Meridian Street, looking south, Maverick Square in the background.

Sumner Savings Bank at far right; William H. Sumner was the real estate investor responsible for the original development of East Boston in the early-mid 1800s. The tunnel was later named for him.

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By Ari O on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 1:06pm.

Was incorporated in 1897 (Chapter 150 of the Acts of the General Court that year, in fact).

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By D on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:38pm.

Washington & Water St intersection North End

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By Boston City Archives on Thu, 06/16/2022 - 8:43am.

Meridian Street looking into Maverick Square in East Boston is correct! We are dating this photo about 1904-1905. Thanks for playing, folks!

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