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The entrance opens into the former waiting room, which takes up the north 2/3 of the structure. The former freight room occupies the south section of the building, with a small ticket office taking up one section of the waiting area. The current configuration maintains the historical floor plan, with
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leased the line to begin passenger service. The city of Standish was developed on this railroad line. The first depot, located south of the current structure, was built in 1871 of wood. By 1887, the depot was badly deteriorated, and Michigan Central promised to replace it as part of their push to
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The area around the depot was made into a park, with a bandstand and weekly concerts. However, by the 1920s, both the park and the depot itself were being used less and less as passenger traffic fell off. In 1955, the last passenger train stopped in Standish. The depot was used for freight until
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On the north end of the depot property sits train cars that were donated to portray what it was like in the late 1800s and the transportation system. The sidewalks consist of blocks with names carved in them, those of which who have had an impact. The train depot is now being used for town events
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the addition of a small bathroom in the former freight room. The interior ceilings are 12 feet (3.7 m) high, finished with tongue-and-groove. Similar tongue-and-groove birch wood finished the lower half of the walls, above which is plaster.
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such as concerts, markets, car shows, gatherings, and Depot Days which occurs every October. All of these events add more depth to Standish, brings more tourists in and contributes to the town's wealth.
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to design this depot. Adams and Rogers of Detroit constructed the depot, using stones provided by local farmers. Construction began in May 1889 and the depot was completed in October 1889.
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at the other. The front facade has a central entrance reached from a broad porch, flanked by building extensions of the freight room and waiting room.
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1965 or 66, and then shuttered. In 1988, it was renovated and converted into office space. It is currently used as a welcome center along
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on a fieldstone foundation. Stone slabs are used for the window sills and lintels. The steep roof has a
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is a disused railroad depot located at 107 North Main Street in
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The Michigan Central Railroad depot is a single story
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upgrade depots throughout the state. They hired the
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Standish railway station

Standish
Arenac County
Michigan
New York Central Railroad
Sterling
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City
Detroit
Pinconning
Detroit
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Michigan State Historic Site
Standish station is located in Michigan
Standish station is located in the United States
Standish, Michigan
43°59′0″N 83°57′37″W / 43.98333°N 83.96028°W / 43.98333; -83.96028
Spier & Rohns
Richardsonian Romanesque
91000215
Standish, Michigan
National Register of Historic Places
Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad
Arenac County
Bay City
Mackinaw City
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
Spier & Rohns

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