New Michigan Central Station by Night, Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Color postcard depicting Michigan Central Station at night, with many pedestrians in front. Printed on verso: Michigan Central Station by Night, Detroit, Mich. The New Michigan Central Station is located near Michigan Avenue, between fifteenth and seventeenth Streets, covers twenty-one acres and the total cost is $15,000,000.00. There will be eleven tracks in the station that will accommodate 135 passenger coaches. It will have all conveniences, such as a complete Drug Store with special facilities for the care of Invalids and Change Room where travelers can at nominal cost obtain Shower Baths and make a change of clothing. Accommodations for passengers will not be outdone by any Railroad Station in the World. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 8, 1913.

Date Issued:

1913-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Michigan Central Station and Train Stations

Format:

Postcard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/1ADBA84F-50E9-412E-AF6C-885392145932