The Atlantic Avenue Elevated was a rapid transit line in Boston that operated from 1901 to 1938. It was part of the city’s early efforts to establish an elevated train system to address growing transportation needs. The line primarily ran along Atlantic Avenue, providing a crucial link between the North End and the South Station area.
The elevated line featured steel structures and allowed for faster travel through the city, alleviating street-level congestion. However, by the late 1930s, it became less popular as more people turned to buses and automobiles. The line was eventually dismantled, with portions of its route replaced by bus services and the development of the subway system.
Today, remnants of the Atlantic Avenue Elevated’s history can be seen in Boston’s urban landscape, but it is largely remembered as part of the city’s transit evolution. These amazing photos from
City of Boston Archives that documented the construction of Atlantic Avenue Elevated.
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| East side of Commercial Street looking south from opposite Richmond Street, November 7, 1899 |
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| Harrison Avenue looking north from Way Street, June 22, 1899 |
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| Looking northerly on Atlantic Avenue from number 426, September 19, 1899 |
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| Looking south along east side of Commercial Street opposite Union Wharf, November 9, 1899 |
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| Looking southerly from roof of building number 426 Atlantic Avenue, September 19, 1899 |
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| Atlantic Avenue opposite Commerce Street, February 1, 1901 |
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| Atlantic Avenue looking south from near Oliver Street, February 20, 1901 |
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| Showing traveller opposite Lincoln Wharf, February 26, 1901 |
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| Atlantic Avenue looking south from near Eastern Avenue, March 7, 1901 |
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| Commercial Street south from South Ferry, March 7, 1901 |
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| Atlantic Avenue looking north from Dewey Square, April 6, 1901 |
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| Dewey Square, April 11, 1901 |
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| State Street Station, April 11, 1901 |
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| Dewey Square, April 12, 1901 |
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| Rowes Wharf Station stairways, April 17, 1901 |
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| Harrison Avenue looking north from opposite Motte Street, May 21, 1901 |
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| Commercial Street under Hanover Street Station, July 22, 1901 |
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| State Street Station looking north on northbound track, July 22, 1901 |
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| Rowes Wharf Station southend and west track, July 29, 1901 |
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| Beach Street Station, August 8, 1901 |
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| State Street Station, August 8, 1901 |
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| State Street Station, west side, August 8, 1901 |
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| Hanover Street Station, north end, August 9, 1901 |
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| Hanover Street Station, north end, August 9, 1901 |
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| Hanover Street Station, south end, August 9, 1901 |
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