Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Railroad Round House
Established 1904
— Boyne City's Historical Past —
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
1. The Railroad Round House Marker
This location, at the head of Pine Lake (now Lake Charlevoix), was once the site of the round house for the BCG & A Railroad. Built shortly after the turn of the century, it sheltered and serviced thirteen locomotives. The surrounding railroad yards, station house and offices stretched along the waterfront. By 1907 there were _____ miles of track within the village of Boyne. The railroad owned and maintained a total of 254 Russell logging cars, 164 flat____, 4 passenger coaches, a doublehead snow plow, and 2 cabooses.
In addition to servicing the booming lumbering industry, the trains transported many other goods and equipment to this fast growing community. They offered three passenger trains daily connecting with other rail service, stagecoaches, and steamboats.
The round house employed a crew of sixty men who worked both day and night shifts. The average work day was ten hours and each worker earned from $1.50 to $3.00 a day. The round house had the reputation of being the best equipped machine shop north of Grand Rapids. After the decline of the railroads, it stood silently at this location until the end of 1970's when it was demolished.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 45° 12.812′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John & Harriet Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Boyne City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beardsley's Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away); Boyne City Cigar Company (about 300 feet away); S. Dosie Clothing Furnishings & Shoes (about 400 feet away); The New Boyne Hotel (about 400 feet away); Bergy Bros. (about 500 feet away); The Medicine Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
2. The Railroad Round House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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