Station: Ann Arbor, MI - MC Depot

Ann Arbor DepotThe Michigan Central depot in Ann Arbor was built in 1886. At the time of the opening, it was considered the finest station between Buffalo and Chicago on the MC.

Photo Info: Top, a postcard view of the depot with carriages in front. Around 1900.


Notes


Time Line

1900. This is a telegraph station on the Ann Arbor railroad. [OG-1900]

1917, The MC had a operator-clerk here around-the-clock. [TRT]

1920. On the Michigan Central, this is a passenger and freight agency. Interline tickets are issued. A. J Wiselogle is the passenger agent and M. J. Kappleris the freight agent. The telegraph call sign is "SY". [MCOAS]

1940. A freight train derails and crashes into the station, causing extensive damage.

1970. The Gandy Dancer restaurant opens in the former MC station here. [GAN]

Bibliography

The following sources are utilized in this website. [SOURCE-YEAR-MMDD-PG]:

  • [AAB| = All Aboard!, by Willis Dunbar, Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids ©1969.
  • [AAN] = Alpena Argus newspaper.
  • [AARQJ] = American Association of Railroads Quiz Jr. pamphlet. © 1956
  • [AATHA] = Ann Arbor Railroad Technical and Historical Association newsletter "The Double A"
  • [AB] = Information provided at Michigan History Conference from Andrew Bailey, Port Huron, MI

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