Hampton Center - labeled |
Before 1900, the railroad tracks went straight across Exeter Rd - i.e. there was no overpass. The overpass was constructed in 1900. To accomodate it, several buildings were moved from the south side of Exeter Rd to the east side of Lafayette Rd. Other buildings on the south side were moved to other locations around town.
Buildings A, B, and E are shown in photos below in their old and new locations.
Below is a view from Lafayette Rd, facing west down Exeter Rd. The railroad tracks are shown as a red line. Building B on the left was moved onto Lafayette Rd.
View from Exeter Rd showing buildings A and E.
Below is a slight zoom.
Aerial view, facing east
View facing north along Lafayette Rd toward High St. (c.1915)
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