West Bridge Street and Grand Trunk Railroad Station, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1905

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Artifact Overview

The Grand Trunk Western Railroad (GTW) served Grand Rapids, Michigan, via its line from Detroit to Grand Haven. The station seen here was built in 1906 and reached by a spur track along the east bank of the Grand River. GTW moved to a new depot in 1948. The old station was razed and replaced by a post office.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1905

Creator Notes

Photographer identified as "Hank." Published by the Detroit Publishing Co., Detroit, Michigan.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.DPC.071428

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Toning (Photography)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.5 in

West Bridge Street and Grand Trunk Railroad Station, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1905