Description: Ye-Olde Photos Collection Milton Massachusetts - Central Avenue Station MTA (1957) Type 1 Photo "View of MTA trolley car from platform of Central Avenue platform facing Adams Street. January 8, 1957 - Milton, Mass." This is a stunning photograph of the Milton Massachusetts - Central Avenue Station MTA in Milton Mass taken in 1957. The image captures the essence of the station and its surroundings, making it a great addition to any collection. The photograph is of high quality and is perfect for anyone interested in transportation and railroadiana in Norfolk County Mass. Ma. The Dorchester and Milton Branch Railroad opened across northern Milton on December 1, 1847, and became part of the Old Colony Railroad system the next year.[2] In 1876–77, a bridge over the Neponset River was built to connect Central Avenue in Milton with River Street in Dorchester. The Old Colony added a flag stop with a waiting shelter at Central Avenue in 1877. It became a regular station on June 19, 1882, with a wooden station building added. Passenger service on the Milton Branch ended on August 24, 1929, for conversion of the line to rapid transit. The first segment of the Mattapan Line, a "high-speed" streetcar line, opened between Ashmont and Milton two days later. The second segment, between Milton and Mattapan with an intermediate stop at Central Avenue, opened on December 21, 1929.[7] East of Shawmut Junction, the Milton Branch remained in use for freight service. Freight tracks flanked the streetcar tracks west of Shawmut Junction; the north track ran as far as Central Avenue to serve the nearby Baker Chocolate factory. The line was closed for renovations from June 24, 2006, to December 22, 2007. During the closure, all stations on the line were modernized and (except for Valley Road) made accessible. Central Avenue station received new platforms and canopies, with wooden ramps for accessibility. The MBTA plans to convert the line to modern light rail equipment. All stations would have raised platforms for level boarding on the new vehicles; the inbound platform at Central Avenue would be moved to the east side of the grade crossings. Construction cost for Central Avenue station was estimated as $9.5 million in 2023. The image is a Type 1 photo and is sure to impress anyone who sees it. It is a great piece of history and would make a wonderful conversation starter. This photograph is perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates the beauty of vintage transportation memorabilia.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-14T00:09:04.000Z
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