KINGSTON, MI
Kingston, Michigan depot
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The railroad through Kingston was built by the Pontiac,
Oxford and Port Austin Railroad. Their line was completed in October 1883
between Pontiac and Caseville, to serve the thumb area's lumber industry.
In 1889 the railroad was reorganized as the Pontiac, Oxford and Northern.
In 1910 the Grand Trunk took control.
Regular passenger service lasted only until 1932. A mixed
train ran until 1955. The line was abandoned in the 1970's. |
| The Kingston depot was sold about 1979. It was dismantled
and the lumber hauled away. Years later, the townspeople regretted letting
their historic old depot get away. In 1993 the lumber was relocated! It was
decided that the depot should be rebuilt. And so with donations and volunteer
labor the depot was rebuilt. |
Track Side, August 2002.
Waiting Room End, August 2002.
Street Side / freightroom end.
Handcar at Kingston Depot.
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