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Location: Ishpeming, MI - DSS&A / C&NW Deer Lake Branch Crossing
This was a grade crossing of the DSS&A main line (former M&W) and the Deer Lake Branch of the C&NW. It was located on Canda Street near Spruce Street.
Notes
This crossing was owned and maintained by the DSS&A under an agreement dated January 22, 1884. [CNWV]
Just east of this crossing (at Lake Street), the DSS&A and C&NW had double crossover tracks between the main lines of both organizations. There was a flagman's shanty at both Lake Street and Pine Street crossings. All of this was within yard limits. [CNWV]
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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