Grand Haven in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pere Marquette Auto Box Car No 72222

Photographed by Christopher Light, October 20, 2004

1. Pere Marquette Auto Box Car No 72222 Marker

Inscription. Built in December, 1946 by the Ralston Steel Car Co. in Columbus, Ohio.

It was used for transportation of automobile parts, furniture, and general merchandise.

Later it was retired from service and used as a storage car in the Chesapeake and Ohio freight yard in Saginaw, Michigan.

It is presently used by the restoration crew members as a workshop, tool shed and equipment storage.

Donated by the Chessie System and restored by the West Michigan Railroad Historical Society of Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1984 and loaned to the City of Grand Haven.

Specifications:
Construction - all steel
Length - 51 ft.-8 in.
Width - 10 ft.-7 in.
Height - 15 ft.
Weight - 57,000 lbs.

Erected by Pere Marquette.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1946.

Location. 43° 4.049′ N, 86° 13.719′ W. Marker is in Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is on Jackson Street near North First Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Haven MI 49417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pere Marquette Caboose No. A-986 (a few steps from this marker); Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive (a few

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steps from this marker); Grand Trunk Western Bridge Approach Signal (a few steps from this marker); Grand Trunk Western, Wood Caboose No. 77915 (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Trunk Western Standard Coaling Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Model 5 Autoflag "Wig-Wag" Crossing Signal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Akeley Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Haven.

Pere Marquette Auto Box Car No 72222 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Light, October 20, 2004

2. Pere Marquette Auto Box Car No 72222

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,544 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.