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All the United States Michigan Durand Durand Union Station

Durand Union Station

A restored 114-year-old railroad station heralded as the most photographed depot in the United States.

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This restored depot is home to the Michigan Railroad History Museum. Inside are dozens of artifacts from the railroad's heyday, along with very knowledgeable curators. The depot also houses a library and archive that highlights the history of the railway lines across Michigan. The depot has become a mecca of sorts over the years for railroad and train enthusiasts. 

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Monday-Saturday hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone (989) 288-3561.

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Durand Union Station
200 Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Durand, Michigan, 48429
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42.909323, -83.982448
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