The Union Depot, 610 Western Avenue, Muskegon MI

The railroad depot opened in 1895 and the historic marker credits only architect Amos W. Rush for the design. But architect Sidney J. Osgood drew up the original plans. The project later went to Rush who simplified the original scheme. So kudos to them both because the structure is magnificent. Closed in 1971, the building was later restored and opened as a visitor center and museum by Muskegon County.

We would have loved to see the interior but the building was closed the day we were there.

A walk around the back reveals a Pere Marquette A950 caboose that was cosmetically restored by the Muskegon Railroad Historical Society. Muskegon County now owns it and placed it here in 2001.

The rear of the building needs a little upkeep.

A few famous people stopped here as the marker indicates: Nixon, as a Vice Presidential candidate, and President Truman were both at the railroad station in 1952.

Stop by next time you're in Muskegon!