Michigan Central Railroad Chelsea Depot - Chelsea, MI
N 42° 19.157 W 084° 01.168
16T E 745613 N 4689529
Chelsea station is a former railroad depot located at 150 Jackson Street Chelsea, MI 48118. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places 6/12/1987.
Waymark Code: WM190F4
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2023
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From the State of Michigan 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.
The depot is available to rent for weddings and other banquet type events.
Street address:
125 Jackson St.
Chelsea, MI USA
48118
County / Borough / Parish: Washtenaw County
Year listed: 1987
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Transportation
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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