VASSAR, MI
Vassar depot, as seen from Michigan Bluewater train, August
2002
| The route through Vassar was built by the Detroit &
Bay City Railroad in 1873. In 1881 the D&BC was leased for life to the
Michigan Central. Traffic was fairly heavy on the line at one time. It is
said that in the 1920's there were five passenger trains and seven freight
trains each way every day.
The plans for creating Conrail did not include the former
New York Central line from Detroit to Bay City. The state leased the line
to keep it from being torn up. Part of the route was eventualy torn up but
the part from Millington, north through Vassar, to Munger is still in use.
It is operated by the Huron and Eastern, part of the
RailAmerica shortline
empire.
The depot is built of brick with cut stone trim; a durable
and attractive design typical of other Michigan Central depots. For a time,
it was used as headquarters for the Huron & Eastern. But in August 2002,
the building was vacant. |
Track Side, August 2002.
Waiting Room End / Street Side, August 2002.
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