Location: McGrew Yard, MI (Flint)

Flint McGrew Yard OfficeMcGrew Yard was the Pere Marquette's major yard in Flint in the 1900's, particularly after the auto industry was built up in the area. This yard was located north of Buick City.

C&O McGrew Engine House in 1981McGrew Yard Overhead View C&O McGrew Yard CTC Operator

McGrew Junction was the north connection of the PM Flint Belt Line which allowed PM to bypass downtown Flint.

Photo info: Top, the CSX McGrew Yard Office, sitting unused in 2002. During busier times, this was a very active freight house serving Buick City and other industry. [Dale Berry] Bottom: The engine house at McGrew Yard, taken in 1891. [Charles Geletzke Jr.]. 3rd photo, the north end of McGrew Yard taken from Coldwater Road in 1981. [Charles Geletzke Jr.]. 4th image, the CTC operator at McGrew Yard, in 1928. [RSE]


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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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