The water tower and railroad depot were built in 1891. The tower is among the last, or the last, of the original wooden water towers in Michigan (data is unclear).
There's an old caboose situated near by and I couldn't find any information on it other than it is owned by the City of Grant.
On the other side of the tracks is the Chittenden Elevator Company.
Train service stopped in 1966 and the railroad depot was turned into a restaurant in 1979, which is still operating today. It was closed on the day of our visit so we'll make a return trip soon.
The water tower was moved from the original location 128 feet east to its current site. Made of cypress and pine, it stands as a testament to days gone by.
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