Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Leslie, Michigan, 1910
THF204974 / Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Leslie, Michigan, 1910
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Artifact Overview
Leslie, Michigan, was served by the Michigan Central Railroad's Saginaw Branch, running from Jackson to Bay City via Lansing and Saginaw. The line opened to Leslie in 1865, while this depot was built around 1902. This scene is typical of small-town railroad stations, where fresh milk -- seen in cans on the baggage cart -- was a regular shipment.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
March 1910
Subject Date
1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Published by Will P. Canaan Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Made in Germany.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.9.16.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.438 in
Inscriptions
Text on front:
M.C. Depot, Leslie, Michigan
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