Minutes, 1877-1913.

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Minutes, 1877-1913.

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The Board of Railroad Commissioners had supervisory and increasing regulatory powers over railroads, street railways, and their companies, and from 1906 it had supervision over express carriers and steamship companies. The board deliberated, held hearings, and issued determinations on petitions brought by railroad companies and other interested parties. Minutes record these activities. Information includes date of meeting, board members present, docket nos., interested parties appearing, account of proceedings, and actions taken. Topics include train fares; train schedules; location, establishment, and extension of tracks and facilities; laying down streets across railroad beds; issuing of stocks and bonds; quality of service; violation of laws; and inspection of completed construction work authorized by the board.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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The Board of Railroad Commissioners was established in 1869. The board assumed additional functions of the Highway Commission and became the Public Service Commission in 1913. From the description of Minutes, 1877-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 180705221 From the description of Summonses to appear at hearings, 1880-1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82492395 The Board of Railroad Commissioners was established in 1869. The board assumed the additional functio...