Michigan S Historic Railroad Stations

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Michigan S Historic Railroad Stations

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2012

Michigan S Historic Railroad Stations written by and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Architecture categories.

A photographic survey of 31 railroad stations around the state of Michigan with architectural observations and short histories of each. When the railroad revolutionized passenger travel in the nineteenth century, architects were forced to create from scratch a building to accommodate the train's sudden centrality in social and civic life. The resulting depots, particularly those built in the glory days from 1890 to 1925, epitomize the era's optimism and serve as physical anchors to both the past and the surrounding urban fabric. In Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations writer and photographer Michael H. Hodges presents depots ranging from functioning Amtrak stops (Jackson) to converted office buildings (Battle Creek) and spectacular abandoned wrecks (Saginaw and Detroit) to highlight the beauty of these iconic structures and remind readers of the key role architecture and historic preservation play in establishing an area's sense of place. Along with his striking contemporary photographs of the stations, Hodges includes historic pictures and postcards, as well as images of "look-alike" depots elsewhere in the state. For each building Hodges provides a short history, a discussion of its architectural style, and an assessment of how the depot fits with the rest of its town or city. Hodges also comments on the condition of the depot and its use today. An introduction summarizes the functional and stylistic evolution of the train station in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and surveys the most important academic works on the subject, while an epilogue considers the role of the railroad depot in creating the American historic-preservation movement. The railroad station's decline parallels a decrease in the use of public space generally in American life over the last century. Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations will reacquaint readers with the building type that once served as the nation's principal crossroads, and the range of architectural styles it employed both to tame and exalt rail transportation. Readers interested in Michigan railroad history as well as historic preservation will not want to miss this handsome volume.

Railroad Depots Of Michigan

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Author : David J. Mrozek
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008

Railroad Depots Of Michigan written by David J. Mrozek and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.

Michigan has a rich railroad history, which began in November 1836, when the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad initiated service between Toledo, Ohio, and Adrian, Michigan. That first Erie and Kalamazoo train consisted of stagecoach-like vehicles linked together and pulled by horses. Steam locomotive-hauled trains were still eight months in the future. As these new transportation entities grew and prospered, they put in place more elaborate station buildings in the communities they served. By the end of the 19th century, some of the larger railroad stations being built in Michigan were works of art in their own right. But whatever size and form they took, railroad stations were uniquely styled buildings, and there was generally no mistaking them for anything else. This volume portrays some of Michigan's finest railroad stations during their heyday in the second decade of the 20th century.

An Inventory Of The Railroad Depots In The State Of Michigan

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Author : John M. Uhelski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979

An Inventory Of The Railroad Depots In The State Of Michigan written by John M. Uhelski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Railroad stations categories.

Recycling Historic Railroad Stations

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Author : Anderson Notter Finegold Inc
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978

Recycling Historic Railroad Stations written by Anderson Notter Finegold Inc and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Railroad stations categories.

Michigan

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language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-11-23

Michigan written by and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-23 with History categories.

The fifth edition of Michigan: A History of the GreatLakes State presents an update of the best college-level surveyof Michigan history, covering the pre-Columbian period to thepresent. Represents the best-selling survey history of Michigan Includes updates and enhancements reflecting the latesthistoric scholarship, along with the new chapter ‘ReinventingMichigan’ Expanded coverage includes the socio-economic impact of tribalcasino gaming on Michigan’s Native American population;environmental, agricultural, and educational issues; recentdevelopments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery, and collegiate andprofessional sports Delivered in an accessible narrative style that is entertainingas well as informative, with ample illustrations, photos, andmaps Now available in digital formats as well as print

Detroit S Michigan Central Station

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Author : Kelli B. Kavanaugh
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2001-12-05

Detroit S Michigan Central Station written by Kelli B. Kavanaugh and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-12-05 with History categories.

In 1913, the Michigan Central Station opened its majestic entrances to the people of Detroit. Designed by Warren & Wetmore and Reed & Stern, the firms also noted as the architects of the Grand Central Station in New York City, the depot was a marvel of grandeur and comfort for the traveler lucky enough to utilize its facilities. Soldiers went to war, families both separated and rejoined, and folks looking for an honest living in the Motor City all walked the Michigan Central's elegant corridors. Since the last train pulled away from the station in 1988, the structure has fallen prey to rapidly paced deterioration. Detroit's Michigan Central Station captures the glory of the Michigan Central and its environs. Using photographs from the Burton Historical Collection, as well as private collections, the book illustrates the use of the Michigan Central Station by a city whose story dramatically parallels that of this magnificent structure. The book also includes imagined futures of the station from some of the many people who have been inspired by the magic this grand building continues to exude.

The Underground Railroad In Michigan

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Author : Carol E. Mull
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10

The Underground Railroad In Michigan written by Carol E. Mull and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with History categories.

Though living far north of the Mason-Dixon line, many mid-nineteenth-century citizens of Michigan rose up to protest the moral offense of slavery; they published an abolitionist newspaper and founded an anti-slavery society, as well as a campaign for emancipation. By the 1840s, a prominent abolitionist from Illinois had crossed the state line to Michigan, establishing new stations on the Underground Railroad. This book is the first comprehensive exploration of abolitionism and the network of escape from slavery in the state. First-person accounts are interwoven with an expansive historical overview of national events to offer a fresh examination of Michigan's critical role in the movement to end American slavery.

Michigan History Magazine

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992

Michigan History Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Michigan categories.

Reuse Of Historically And Architecturally Significant Railroad Stations For Transportation And Other Community Needs

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Author : Margo B. Webber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978

Reuse Of Historically And Architecturally Significant Railroad Stations For Transportation And Other Community Needs written by Margo B. Webber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Railroad stations categories.

History Of Bay County Michigan With Illustrations And Biographical Sketches Of Some Of Its Prominent Men And Pioneers

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Author : H.R. Page & Co
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1883

History Of Bay County Michigan With Illustrations And Biographical Sketches Of Some Of Its Prominent Men And Pioneers written by H.R. Page & Co and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1883 with Bay County (Mich.) categories.