Chelsea Depot - Chelsea, MI
N 42° 19.152 W 084° 01.176
16T E 745602 N 4689520
Chelsea Depot was built for passenger service in 1880 and is located at 125 Jackson St, Chelsea MI 48118.
Waymark Code: WM15N4W
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2022
Views: 2
From the Michigan State Historical Marker at the Depot:
In 1880, Chelsea was chosen by the Michigan Central Railroad for an experiment in upgrading the appearance of rural stations. Mason and Rice of Detroit were commissioned as the new station's architects. Their design was Victorian, characterized by numerous gables and gingerbread embellishments. This depot served patrons of the Michigan Central until 1975 when the company was taken over by Amtrak. In 1981, Amtrak discontinued service to Chelsea and closed the station. Fearing damage from prolonged neglect in 1985, area citizens formed the Chelsea Depot Association to restore the building. The group purchased the depot that year, and restoration began in 1986.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The Depot can be rented out for events such as Parties, Weddings, Memorials, and Receptions.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Michigan Central / Amtrak
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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