Historic Standish Depot 1889 Standish Michigan is a photograph by LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom which was uploaded on June 8th, 2013.
Historic Standish Depot 1889 Standish Michigan
The original depot was built in 1871 (south of M-61) just after the Lansing, Jackson and Saginaw Railroad finished a new line north of Bay City to... more
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Historic Standish Depot 1889 Standish Michigan
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LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom
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The original depot was built in 1871 (south of M-61) just after the Lansing, Jackson and Saginaw Railroad finished a new line north of Bay City to Wells. The City of Standish was platted around the railroad line, so the railroad was the key to the community's growth and success.
After the MCRR leased the line in 1871, it built new lines across the state, reaching Mackinaw City ten years later. With Detroit now linked to most of the Lower Peninsula, the MCRR could focus on improving the passenger experience.
When the citizens of Standish asked for a new depot, MCRR told them they would receive a completely new structure if they supplied the stone. Local farmers answered the call and brought wagon loads of large field stones to the site.
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