North Quincy, Massachusetts

Originally referred to as Billings Plain, the area - once largely marshland and part of the Neponset River drainage - was utilized as training and parade grounds by local militia.

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad leased the system - which extended through the South Shore, Norfolk and Plymouth Counties - starting in 1893.

State Route 3A traverses the length of Hancock Street, crossing the Neponset River Bridge into Boston.

[4] Further expansion involved razing many homes on Hunt Street to build parking lots and access to athletic fields.

After its main building was repossessed by the city for construction purposes, Quincy College moved most of its facilities to Newport Avenue near the subway station.