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Marlette Railway Depot C1900

October 16, 2020May 18, 2020 by Michael Hardy

By 1910 Marlette Railway depot was twice a day stop for passengers and freight between Port Huron and Saginaw. During World War 1, the United States Railway Administration nationalized America’s railways during the war. The depot saw service by sending freight and troops to fight in the Great War.

Sebewaing Railway Depot – Understated History

May 15, 2020May 4, 2020 by Michael Hardy

While neglected, with broken windows, faded peeling paint and vines almost covering one end, this historic depot helped make the region an economic powerhouse for the eastern shore of the Thumb for decades