Marlborough Street Railway Line

Date Range

1889 – 1903

Title

Marlborough Street Railway Line

What occurred

A radical transportation change took place in 1889, with the opening of the electric Marlborough Street Railway line, the second of its kind in the country. It initially ran a 2.5-mile route through Marlborough before being extended in 1890. In 1895, it was linked to Hudson and Northborough (adjacent towns), making it possible for passengers to ride the streetcar all the way to Boston or Worcester. In 1903, the Marlborough line was taken over by the Boston & Worcester Railway Company.

Location

Marlborough, MA

Image Citation

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52831803/the-boston-globe/

Student name(s)

Jack Donahue