Water, 1890 - 1945
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information on early utility services in the Town of Southborough. It is primarily composed of contracts between the Town of Southborough and gas, water, and electric companies. The Marlborough Electric Company was founded in 1886, and extended its services to Southborough about 1900. It continued to expand in subsequent years, bringing electricity to Northborough in 1908, Berlin in 1909, Westborough in 1910, and Bolton in 1912. The Boston Water Board was created in 1876, and quickly expanded its service to neighboring communities. The earliest surviving contract between the Boston Water Board and Town of Southborough is dated 1894. In 1898, the Boston Water Board became known as the Metropolitan Water Board.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Boston Water Board (Organization)
- From the Collection: L. Preston Andrews (Person)
- From the Collection: Marlborough Electric Company (Organization)
- From the Collection: Marlborough-Hudson Gas Company (Organization)
- From the Collection: Metropolitan Water Board (Organization)
- From the Collection: New England Telephone and Telegraph Company (Organization)
- From the Collection: Southborough Water Supply Committee (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
? Leaves (10 file folders)
Language of Materials
English
Condition Assessment
Materials are in stable condition.
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository