Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot - Niles, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 50.241 W 086° 15.160
16T E 562049 N 4631987
Historic railroad depot located in Niles, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM2V8K
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
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Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot

The Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Niles built 1891-92 was designed by architects Frederich Spier and William C. Rohn.  The Richardsonian Romanesque styled depot is constructed of dark stone.  The depot features a 60-foot tall clock tower. The  depot has served continuously as a railroad depot and continues to serve as a Amtrak depot along the Detroit to Chicago route with four trains a day. 

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Formerly: Michigan Central Railroad - Currently: Amtrak

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If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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