Thompson Square station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 22, 1902 |
| Defunct | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Charlestown, Massachusetts , United States |
Area served | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
Thompson Square functioned as a rapid transit stop located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, operating on the Charlestown Elevated portion of the MBTA's Orange Line from 1902 until 1975.
History
The station at Thompson Square commenced operations on May 22, 1902, approximately one year following the inauguration of the remainder of the Charlestown Elevated route, serving as an infill station.
Beginning December 5, 1960, the MTA implemented a "modified express service" during weekday morning peak hours, where alternate trains would skip Thompson Square along with three other outdoor stops. This approach was abandoned in September 1961 to minimize waiting periods at stations that were bypassed.
In 1975, Thompson Square station ceased operations when the route was diverted into a tunnel as part of the Haymarket North Extension initiative. Subsequently, the elevated structure was lowered to street level with intentions to repurpose it into a dining establishment; however, it was destroyed by fire on April 19, 1976, prior to any redevelopment.