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Our Next Virtual Meeting:
JANUARY 10, 2026
Orange Line Encore
Andrew Elder and Jeremy Fox return for an encore presentation of their Orange Line show of September 6, 2014. Since that show was an in-person event only, this will give the current Zoom-only crowd a chance to see this show that was not available to them.
Since 1901, this rail line’s configuration has evolved in response to changes in the city, society, and technology. Hazardous sections have been eliminated, ownership has changed from private to public, and the line has been rerouted to serve growing suburbs and to use land cleared for the failed Inner Belt. Both its northern terminus, which shifted from Everett to Malden, and the southern route, realigned from Washington Street to the Southwest Corridor, have seen dramatic transformations that have in turn changed riders’ lives.
Today, the Orange Line curves through many Greater Boston communities, serving thousands along the way. In addition, this show will feature some updates relative to the show of September 6, 2014, so even those who saw its previous incarnation may want a refresher!
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