Route 9 has come a long way since its gritty beginnings as a rutted road in the days of horses and carriages. It is now home to the Natick Collection, a luxury mall and luxury condo complex.
(Bruce T. Martin)
Route 9 reaches a milestone
East-west highway continues to evolve since its inception as a toll road 200 years ago
Route 9 has come a long way since its gritty beginnings as a rutted road in the days of horses and carriages. It is now home to the Natick Collection, a luxury mall and luxury condo complex.
(Bruce T. Martin)
WELLESLEY — Every mile of Route 9 has a story to tell. Along a stretch in Westborough you’ll find traces of one of the original mile markers reflecting the region’s post-Colonial economic aspirations. (Full article: 1092 words)
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