Station: Ann Arbor, MI - MC Depot

The 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]