Corporate Timeline

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April 14, 1836

Eastern Railroad Company incorporates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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July 20, 1846

Salisbury Branch Railroad Company franchise rights are acquired by Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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November 2, 1853

Saugus Branch Railroad Company is sold to Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 28, 1864

Essex Railroad Company is sold to Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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February 25, 1868

Rockport Railroad Company is sold to Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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October 6, 1870

Asbury Grove Railroad Company franchise rights are acquired by Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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October 1, 1872

Marblehead and Lynn Railroad Company franchise rights are acquired by Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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October 3, 1872

Essex Branch Ralroad Company franchise rights are acquired by Eastern Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 8, 1890

Eastern Railroad Company is sold to Boston and Maine Railroad effective June 30, 1890.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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Routes and Stations

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