Vintage High Res Pictures Discussion

[The EGE]

Well. That's a substantial increase in the number of pictures of Adams Square station (and the Brattle platform) that I'm aware exist. Thanks for posting all of these!

[Adams_Umass_Boston]

I know, right!?

I am sadden that Paul is not here to enjoy them.

[theseaandalifesaver]

Does anyone have any more information about this location?

[The EGE]

There's a great deal of information available in the 1894-1898 BTC reports (possibly 1901 and 1908 for the OL conversion and deconversion).

[Gerry6309]

[quote]Easy access car (new) Ipswich Street line. Type 3 5115 at Public Gardens subway entrance, brand new. Pheasant blue and white, gold striping, gray roof by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr{/quote]
Nice description, except that it was "Peacock Blue" and not used after the retirement of the last horsecars in 1900. Try yellow with silver trim, the standard for Division 2.

5122 color.pdf

[diburning]

Here's a video of Boston streetcars in 1903

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=you ... GBN8_9aGmY

[F-line to Dudley via Park]

Here's a video of Boston streetcars in 1903

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=you ... GBN8_9aGmY

Trip through the Pleasant St. portal around the 6:20 mark. And is that El construction out in Roxbury way way at the end?

[jonnhrr]

To me the part at the end with the trolley coming out of the subway looked more like the North Station area, although I thought by 1903 the El was running in the outer 2 tracks of the Tremont St. subway. Maybe that part was taken before 1901.

Jon

[Adams_Umass_Boston]

Thompson Square by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Dudley Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Newsstand at Dudley terminal, east side of track by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Dudley Station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Washington Street at Oakland Street, Roxbury by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Blue Hill Avenue opposite Waverly Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Egleston Square by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Washington Street at Valentin Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Huntington Avenue and Francis Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Looking northerly on Washington Street from Castle Street switch tower by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Northampton Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Scollay Square Station, looking southerly by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Looking southerly in State Station, Washington Street subway by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Repaving Tremont Street, looking northerly from near School Street by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr

That's all for now Folks. I hope you liked them?

[MBTA3247]

Scollay Square Station, looking southerly by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr

That's looking down the Brattle Loop from the north end of what today is the westbound platform. Behind the stairs beyond the trolley (which I think are roughly where the stairs down to the Blue Line are today) is the eastbound platform.

[BigUglyCat]

That's all for now Folks. I hope you liked them?

Indeed! Much thanks for your contribution!

[WatertownCarBarn]

Awesome, thanks!

[deathtopumpkins]

Someone on reddit shared an Imgur album of various shots of MTA trolleys in the 50s: http://imgur.com/a/Ji7Cj" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Adams_Umass_Boston]

North busway ramp looking southwest from Dorchester Avenue, Fields Corner MBTA Station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North busway up ramp station portals looking west from northeast pedestrian walkway, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway down ramp looking west from Dorchester Avenue, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Cast iron station sign looking northwest from Dorchester Avenue, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway down ramp station looking southwest from southeast pedestrian walkway, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
East Red Line rapid transit line portals looking west, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South elevation of station looking west with original ground level south busway portal area at night, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Freeman Street underpass looking northwest, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South elevation of station looking north from Freeman Street, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Detail, Freeman Street underpass looking west, showing south busway up ramp overpass concrete beam construction, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Original ground level busway right-of-way, looking southwest from Freeman Street underpass, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway up ramp, looking northeast from Geneva Avenue, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway up ramp station portal looking east, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North busway down ramp looking northeast from Geneva, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North busway down ramp portals looking northeast from northwest pedestrian walkway, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
West Red Line rapid transit line portals looking east, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North elevation of station looking south from Charles Street entrance, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North busway looking northwest, Fields Corner MBTA Station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Inbound Red Line rapid transit platform looking northwest, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway down bound ramp looking northeast, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Ticket boot and turnstiles, south busway, looking northwest, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Ticket booth, turnstiles, and wrought iron fence, looking west, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway up bound portal looking southwest from platform, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South busway looking east from platform, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
North busway exit turnstiles, looking south from platform, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Freeman Street underpass entrance stairway, looking northeast, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
West station underpass tunnel looking east with north busway stairway at left, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
East stairs to outbound Red Line rapid transit platform, looking northeast, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station underpass tunnel looking east with stairs up to inbound Red Line rapid transit platform at right and stairs down to original south busway at left, looking southeast, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Original south busway,looking northeast from west end, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
East station underpass tunnel stairway and entrance area looking north, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Original south busway platform, looking southwest from east end, Fields Corner MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr

[Adams_Umass_Boston]

Streetscape on south side of Savin Hill Avenue, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Streetscape on south side of Savin Hill Avenue, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house and platform, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, west side of rear (south) elevation and view of southbound train tracks under elevated head house, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, facade, west portion of rear (south) elevation by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, facade, view showing depth of engaged columns between door openings, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, detail of granite engaged column between door openings, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, facade, detail of station sign and decorative metal frame, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, detail of metal cornice work at northeast corner, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
South entrance, exterior staircase to elevated walkway over southbound tracks, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Platform, view of platform staircase to elevated walkway over southbound tracks, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Staircase from platform to head house, first flight, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station head house, interior, turnstiles and announcement board, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr
Station house, interior, front (northwest) elevation of ticket booth and turnstiles, Savin Hill MBTA station by City of Boston Archives, on Flickr