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bif

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4. I remember when it was a bustling train station

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Fri Feb 23, 2024, 01:25 PM

Feb 2024

In the 1960's, we used to take my mom there for her annual trip out to California to sit relatives. She was terrified of flying and always took the train. What a cool place it was. Lots of fond memories. So glad it was saved. In spite of Manny Maroon.

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Michigan Central Station announces reopening date, more than 30 years after closing [View all] marmar Feb 2024 OP

My husband went through it decades ago when there was talk of trying to obtain financing for rehab Freethinker65 Feb 2024 #1

Funny that they were once considering low income housing. That area is now a high rent district. marmar Feb 2024 #2

He also worked for a non-profit in the Cass Corridor. Freethinker65 Feb 2024 #3

I remember when it was a bustling train station bif Feb 2024 #4