[audiobook] Kentucky and the Illinois Central Railroad (Images of Rail) by Clifford J. Downey at Arts-Photography

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First settled in 1634; and incorporated in 1640; the Town of Braintree has a long and distinguished history. �Old Braintree;� which originally encompassed what is now Braintree; Quincy; Randolph; and Holbrook; was the birthplace of John Adams; John Hancock; John Quincy Adams; and Sylvanus Thayer. Primarily a farming community for almost three centuries; Braintree was also home to a number of water-powered mills and businesses; which prospered along the banks of the Monatiquot River. With the arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century; several manufacturing plants were built near South Braintree Square. Farming and manufacturing have since been replaced by white-collar businesses and retail establishments. Since World War II; Braintree has become home to a larger and increasingly diverse residential and business population; due in part to its proximity to Boston and three major highways. Braintree presents images from the archives of the Braintree Historical Society and includes many previously unpublished photographs.