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Many thanks to our sponsors, whose generous donations of land, grant funding, and volunteer time made this rail trail to bike path conversion project possible.

Background & History (see photo page 1)

The railroad has had a long history in Holliston. First built in the 1840's by The Boston and Worcester Railway with immigrant Irish laborers, and later owned by the Boston & Albany RR, the "Milford Line" served Holliston residents continuously for over 100 years. Here are some photos that show how the railroad appeared in the through the years.

In 1896 the Milford, Holliston and Framingham Street Railway was started through the town, with tracks running down Concord St. and Washington St. This car barn was where Cumberland Farms is now.
By June of 1924 the Streetcar Line was called the Framingham and Uxbridge Line. Damage as the result of a collision on Washington St. near Braggvile.
Trolley passing through the center of town.
The 8-Arch bridge is one of only three such multi-arch bridges in the state. It is made from Milford Pink Granite. The Darling Woolen Mill is seen in this very early photo.
The Darling Woolen Mill was a key producer of blankets for the government on Woodland St. from the 1880's until 1934 when it burned down.
Another view of the Darling Woolen Mill at a later date.
By 1910 the Mill had seen a lot of changes but thread and blankets were still produced at this time. The last three photos were taken from the 8-arch bridge.
This photo is fairly recent and shows how beautiful this structure still is. It makes you wonder why there isn't a park with a few picnic tables at this location.
A picture postcard of the Depot. This is the first photo that shows double tracks at this location. We are looking for pictures that look in the opposite direction from this point.
The platform hut seen at the corner of Church street served to shelter travelers when the station was closed. (1958)
This photo shows the train track that paralells Woodland St. at the inter-section with Church St. where the station platform ends.(1958)
	(see photo page 1)