Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway Depot
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Historic Markers
N 43° 10.060 W 085° 42.457
16T E 605054 N 4780244
Located north of Union St in Sparta.
Waymark Code: WMNW1T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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In 1888 the Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway (T.S. & M.) built this depot. It was one of six constucted that year on the line between Muskegon and Ashley. The depot typifies country, "combination-type" depots; it sheltered passengers, the station agent/telegrapher and freight. In 1928 the T.S. & M. became part of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. The building was vacated in the 1940s. In 1873 the West Michigan Railroad Historical Society purchased and restored the depot.
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Registered Site #: L1749

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