Alto was settled about 1845 in Kent County and is about 14 miles southeast of Grand Rapids on what was originally the Detroit, Grand Haven & Western. This became a part of the Pere Marquette.
Photo Info: Top, a passenger train approached the Alto depot in an early view. [Robert McNeill collection]. 2nd photo, a view of the Alto depot and elevator. [Robert McNeill collection]. 3rd image, a more expansive view of the Pere Marquette depot at Alto. [Alan Loftis collection]
1916. The PM builds a new passenger depot at this location. [MCR-1916]
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