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Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Old photos

Michigan Central Railroad Depot

The Michigan Central Railroad Depot in 1883. The Wayne Hotel can be seen in the distance behind the depot's tower.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

A train car crashed into the depot on Nov. 12, 1906, causing the damage you see here.

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library