Predecessor Companies by Name Change, Reorganization or Merger

Globe Street Railway Company

1880 to 1901, Merged

Quincy and Boston Street Railway Company

1889 to 1900, Consolidated

South Shore and Boston Street Railway Company

1899 to 1900, Consolidated

West Roxbury and Roslindale Street Railway Company

1896 to 1900, Merged

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July 5, 1881

Brockton Street Railway Company begins operations.

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1900

Quincy and Boston Street Railway Company is consolidated into Brockton Street Railway Company.

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November 21, 1900

South Shore and Boston Street Railway Company is consolidated into Brockton Street Railway Company.

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December 22, 1900

West Roxbury and Roslindale Street Railway Company merges into Brockton Street Railway Company.

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1901

Brockton Street Railway Company is renamed to Old Colony Street Railway Company.

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January 19, 1901

Globe Street Railway Company consolidates into Brockton Street Railway Company.

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