Boston’s Orange Line Highlighted in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Oct. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of Rail series is Boston’s Orange Line by local authors Andrew Elder and Jeremy C. Fox. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of the Orange Line.

The story of the Orange Line is the story of Boston: always in flux but trailed by its long history. Since 1901, this rail line’s configuration has evolved in response to changes in the city, society and technology. Hazardous sections have been eliminated, ownership has transitioned from private to public and the line has been rerouted to serve growing suburbs and to use land cleared for the failed Inner Belt.

Both its northern terminus, which shifted from Everett to Malden, and the southern route, realigned from Washington Street to the Southwest Corridor, have seen dramatic transformations that have in turn changed riders’ lives. Today, the line’s 10 miles of track curve through many Greater Boston communities, serving thousands along the way. Images of Rail: Boston’s Orange Line chronicles the changes of the line over time through rare, vintage images.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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