Two Michigan Central freight trains met head-on at Denmark Junction in 1916, shattering a quiet night north of Vassar. Vintage photos and reports capture the moment when steel, steam, and fate collided on rural rails.
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Between 1908 and 1930, Vassar, Michigan faced challenges like frequent floods and a train derailment, yet adapted by diversifying its economy and maintaining community spirit. Historical buildings and the railroad depot reflect its resilient past.
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The early 1900s Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Vassar, Michigan, a Romanesque-influenced structure, continues to serve as the operational office for Huron and Eastern Railway Company, linking its rich rail history to ongoing regional freight commerce today.
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Public transportation services in Tuscola County Michigan has evolved from oxcart, stagecoach, rail and bus. We look back at its evolution.
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