Old Fourth Ward in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michigan Central Railroad Depot

Photographed by Joel S., January 7, 2012

1. Michigan Central Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. Built in 1886, and conceived by Frederick Spier, the design of this granite block building was influenced by the Romanesque style of the great American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. The massive arch and two-foot thick walls are balanced by simple precise detailing. Carefully preserved, this depot is a symbol of the elegance and vitality of nineteenth century rail transportation.

Erected 1976 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L339.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 42° 17.228′ N, 83° 44.5′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in the Old Fourth Ward. It is on Depot Street east of Carey Street, on the right when traveling west. The depot is now the Gandy Dancer Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Depot Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

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and in Greater Detroit.

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: From Industry to Parks (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Agricultural Works and Lower Town (about 600 feet away); Early Power and Transportation (about 600 feet away); Lower Town's Flour Mills (about 700 feet away); The Center of Power And Transportation (about 700 feet away); St. Thomas the Apostle Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Clairvoyant Physician (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.

Also see . . .
1. Michigan Central Railroad - wikipedia. (Submitted on January 19, 2012, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Henry Hobson Richardson - wikipedia. (Submitted on January 19, 2012, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Gandy Dancer Restaurant (formerly Michigan Central Railroad depot) and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., January 7, 2012

2. Gandy Dancer Restaurant (formerly Michigan Central Railroad depot) and marker

Gandy Dancer Restaurant (formerly Michigan Central Railroad depot) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., January 7, 2012

3. Gandy Dancer Restaurant (formerly Michigan Central Railroad depot)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.