Old COlony Railroad

Old Colony Railroad is a company that was for the transportation of passengers rather than goods. In the 1870s, they started to buy property from the parcel owners of Cove Place. They purchased properties 17 to 21 in Cove Place from Mary B. Cummings, which comprised six parcels. At this time, many people are aware that this is for the new station. After buying two parcels from John Casey Heirs, the railroad company owns all of the remaining estates in the block bounded by Cove Street, Cove Place, and Furnace Street. The Old Colony Railroad Company was detrimental to Cove Place’s existence and the people. They had numerous accidents happen on their site location. Specifically, one incident went to the Supreme Court in the case of William A. Perry versus Old Colony Railroad Company; however, the court ruled in the company’s favor. The company was a crucial player in the disappearance of Cove District and the terrible conditions that the people had to endure.