Malden Massachusetts Railroad Crossing Shack (1957) Type 1 Photo

Description: Ye-Olde Photos Collection Malden Massachusetts Railroad Crossing Shack (1957) Type 1 Photo "Site of Lewis Bridge over Haverills Brook built in 1649 across Charles St. or Main St. View facing Ferry St. brook rear of R.R. shack - Malden Mass. Sept. 2, 1957" The Boston and Maine Railroad (B&M) opened through Malden in July 1845.[5] The first station was a two-story wooden depot on the east side of the tracks at Pleasant Street; it was replaced by a smaller station on the west side in 1871.[6][7] In May 1891, the B&M began construction of a new station as part of a grade crossing elimination project.[8] The new station opened in 1892.[7] In 1958, the station building was purchased from the B&M for just $1,000 (equivalent to $10,600 in 2023). It was renovated for use as a restaurant and banquet hall, which opened by 1962.[9][10] Malden Center station opened on December 27, 1975, as part of the MBTA's Haymarket North Extension of the Orange Line. Expansion to Malden had been a long-time goal of the Boston Elevated Railway, and the Everett extension of the Charlestown Elevated was originally planned to go past Everett and into Malden and Reading via Main Street. However, residents of Malden were opposed to the elevated railroad structure that was planned, and prevented the extension. The 1975 extension was built along the existing Western Route embankment rather than Main Street. The former station platform closed simultaneously with the opening of the Orange Line station. A high-level platform - the first on the MBTA system - was installed along the Reading Line track, but Reading Line trains did not stop. The platform opened for regular service on May 1, 1977, but closed again on September 1, 1979.[1] On January 20, 1984, a fire destroyed the approach trestle to the Charles River Bridge at North Station; Haverhill Line trains were run to Oak Grove. North Station reopened on April 20, 1985; the commuter platform at Oak Grove closed but the platform at Malden was reopened.[1] The switch may have been made due to a request by John A. Brennan Jr., who was then constructing a large development near Malden Center station. Because of its Orange Line connection, Malden Center can serve as a temporary inbound terminus for the Haverhill Line when commuter rail service is disrupted between Malden and Boston's North Station. It served this role in 2016 during reconstruction work on the Woods Memorial Bridge, which carries the Revere Beach Parkway over the rail lines and the Malden River.[12] Oak Grove station is usually used during weekday disruptions, as it is closer to the double-track section of the line in Melrose. 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

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