This is on a far corner of town where the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset meet and is known as "West's Corner." To the left of the center of the road is Hingham; Hull is about 300 feet ahead and Cohasset is on the right. Of interest, the town border of Hingham and Cohasset extends about a half-mile down the middle of the road, starting from behind the photographer. There was only one electric utility line along it. By agreement the private company that served their Cohasset customers strung their service wire over the road to the Hingham side for each customer. The meters belonged to the Hingham utility. This allowed customers to enjoy the town's rates and other benefits that the rest of the town did. The private utility has been reimbursed by the Hingham utility for electricity used on their side via an arrangement that goes back to the 1920s and still is in practice today.

This view is from the end of Hull Street (busy State Route 228), near the intersection of Rockland Street in Hingham. If you travel straight ahead this road will take you to famed Nantasket Beach, no more than a half mile ahead; one of the two major roads that bring you there. All of the buildings are still standing except for the long one on the left; it was replaced by a strip of stores and parking lot in the 1960s.

Click "Next" for a closer look at the poles in this photo.