vassar rail depot

A snapshot from the early 1900s shows the Michigan Central Depot in Vassar when it was a bustling passenger and freight hub.

Early 1900s photo of Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Vassar, Michigan

A sepia-toned postcard image of the Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Vassar, Michigan, likely taken between 1905 and 1920. The depot features hallmark early 20th-century design, with a hipped roof, rounded bay window, and semaphore signal at the platform. Several men in period dress stand near the track, reflecting the depot’s role as a hub for both travel and trade in the region.


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Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 as a fun-loving site covering Michigan's Upper Thumb. Since then, he has expanded sites and range of content and established a loyal base of 60,000 visitors per month.

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