Michigan Central Railroad Station
View of Michigan Central Railroad station; pedestrians and automobiles in front of station. Printed on front: "Michigan Central Station, Detroit, Mich." Label partially covers printed message on back. Printed on back: " ... Streets, covers twenty-one acres and the total cost is $15,000,000.00. There will be eleven tracks in the station that will accommodate 135 passenger coaches. It will have all conveniences, such as a complete drug store with special facilities for the care of invalids and change room where travelers can at nominal cost obtain shower baths and and make a change of clothing. Accommodations for passengers will not be outdone by any railroad station in the world. C.T. Co., Chicago, R-32214." Handwritten on back: "Dear Maura, Everything O.K. Hope you got my letter today. Mrs. Crossman's address is 209 2nd St. Don't tell Aunt Abbie but Vesta was over there today she & Hazel are cleaning house. With love, B. ... visit at every cross ... you want to."
- Resource ID:
- bh002784
- Subject:
- Railroad stations--Michigan--Detroit
- Michigan Central Railroad Company
- Warren & Wetmore
- Reed & Stem
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Curt Teich & Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Railroads-Michigan Central-Depot 1913-exterior
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.