Railroad: Menominee and Marinette Light and Traction Company (E)

This was an urban street railway which ran between Menominee, MI and Marinette WI.

Menominee Electric Light, Railway & Power Co. + 1 other → Menominee & Marinette Light and Traction Co. → Ended Operation

Consolidated: 1903 - the Menominee Electric Light, Railway & Power Company and the Marinette Gas Electric Light & Street Railway.

Operated for 25 years.

Operations Ended: 1928 - Businesses moved to busses.

Reference: [MRRC]

Notes

Construction of Menominee electric lines began in 1890. along with a similar company in Marinette, WI, they served the area interchanging passengers in the middle of the interstate bridge. Both railroads were owned by their respective electric power companies. In 1903, these parent companies combined and so did the railroads, creating this traction company.

As revenues declined busses were attempted. The international bridge needed rebuilding and the company didn't have sufficient resources to do so. The company received permission in 1928 to close, and transfer riders to busses. [CERA]

Time Line

1903. Railroad purchased from predecessor line.

1928. Passengers moved to busses and the operation was closed.