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Photographer: Cameron Zwart
Taken: May 5, 2012
Caption: Grand Trunk Western Saranac Depot
Additional Description: The Grand Trunk Western Saranac Depot was erected as a combination passenger and freight station from railroad company designs in 1906-07. Its architectural elements are virtually identical to other Grand Trunk depots in Fowler and South Lyon in Michigan, however the Saranac depot is larger since it combines both freight and passenger functions. Because of the peculiar conical roofs associated with these buildings, they are often referred to as "witch's hat" depots. The Grand Trunk Western Saranac Depot is the last surviving in the town that provides a link to the railroads that fueled Saranac's early growth. It is a well-preserved example of a depot designed and built by one of the major railroad systems in the state, and is one of the few identified "witch's hat" depots in Michigan. Located at 138 North Bridge Street, Saranac, Michigan
Submitted: May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.
Database Locator Identification Number: p203497
File Size: 2.340 Megabytes

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