Sunday, November 2, 2025

Montrose, MI: 1888 Moved/GTW Depot

Original: (Satellite, based on the topo map and aerial photo below.)
Current: (Satellite)

Street View, Jul 2024

Larry W Harrell posted eight images with the comment: "Montrose Michigan former Grand Trunk Western depot on the branch from Durand to Saginaw and Bay City. The depot was moved and restored. Postcard photos from railroad history page. Photos by Larry Harrell, Mitrainnerd."
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This map implies that the depot was originally south of Maple Street rather than north of Vienna Road.
1969/71 Montrose Quad @ 24,000

This aerial photo confirms that location. So it was moved a block North.
May 1, 1954 @ 23,000; AR1VDI000050143

Edward Gross, Feb 2017

It is more of an event space than a museum. But that makes it a valuable resource for the town.
Shawna Fisher, Feb 2019

The Huron & Eastern now operates this former-GTW route.
Caden Michael, Dec 2022
 
gwrr

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