MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER

OWOSSO, MI

Lettering, names, and weathering all point to the 1970s How different the economy, cost of living, and daily preoccupations and aspirations then versus now. Seeing this time traveler from a business long gone hearkens back to world and local events from about 50 years ago. The street name is Railroad Street, but the last passenger service ended in the early 1970s and the final freight train was later in the 1980s. By the early 2000s the rail-trail conversion was well underway on the CIS (Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee) east-west route for joggers, walkers, and bicyclists (skiers in winter). But the street name lives on to remind people of those earlier times. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Lettering, names, and weathering all point to the 1970s Credit: anthroview

The Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation is a non-profit organization located in Owosso, Michigan. Its primary goal is to preserve and restore historic railway equipment and structures in the state of Michigan. The organization was founded in 1970 and has since become a leading authority on railway preservation in the Midwest.

The trust has a large collection of vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars that have been rescued from scrap yards and other locations. These pieces of equipment have been restored to their original condition and are now used for educational purposes, including train rides and tours. The trust operates two historic railroads in Michigan: the Steam Railroading Institute and the Huckleberry Railroad.

The Steam Railroading Institute is home to the world-renowned Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive, which was the inspiration for the famous Polar Express book and movie. The Huckleberry Railroad is located in the Genesee County Park and offers train rides on a vintage steam locomotive through a scenic forest.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation is also involved in education and outreach programs. The organization offers a variety of educational programs and events, including summer camps, field trips, and workshops.

Overall, the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation is an important organization that is dedicated to preserving Michigan's railway history and educating the public about the importance of this unique transportation system.

MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OWOSSO MI. US MID #8402600555

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Lettering, names, and weathering all point to the 1970s How different the economy, cost of living, and daily preoccupations and aspirations then versus now. Seeing this time traveler from a business long gone hearkens back to world and local events from about 50 years ago. The street name is Railroad Street, but the last passenger service ended in the early 1970s and the final freight train was later in the 1980s. By the early 2000s the rail-trail conversion was well underway on the CIS (Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee) east-west route for joggers, walkers, and bicyclists (skiers in winter). But the street name lives on to remind people of those earlier times. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Omelette smiles picture-perfect on the diner plate Although a strip of bacon peeks out, in the main this is a vegetable-filled special omelette at this long-time downtown diner, once a favorite of farmers doing business in the town or people at the twice weekly stockyard sales (ending in the 1970s). Ownership has changed over the life of the building, but the current people have been at it for a generation, so it has a familiar atmosphere, well-loved and with a steady stream of loyal customers, too. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
HESR 702-16 - Flushing HESR 3484 leads the 702 Southbound heading for Durand passing the former GTW Station in Flushing.
Striped candy-canes and striped barber pole Not only residential but also business lawns around the Christmas holidays are decorated. This photo shows the front of a barbershop downtown in St. Johns, Michigan. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
LIbraries to read, but also to write, watch, listen This photo shows the 3 computer users in a blurred effect by fixing the focus on the foreground pen and hand. Seeing that visitors to the library are not necessarily settling into the seats to use collections of published materials held by the library or retrieved via the state-wide Inter-library Loan network (melcat.org). Besides using library materials on site or to take home, visitors also make use of the quiet, well-lit space to think, write, look up online information, and so on. As such, libraries are not so much book barns as they are information hubs for electronic and printed sources, as well as the conversations and ideas sparked from engaging with things in this place. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Words, ideas, publishing for many generations Before broadband reached the masses, town libraries Internet PC stations (public computers) and later wireless Internet for one's own device attracted job seekers, people filling government benefit applications, taking care of telecommunicating, medical and financial matters, or printing out (or occasionally faxing) pages. So it really does make sense to educate librarians in "Schools of Information Science" rather than "librarianship." As central pillars of a community, they offer a place that is safe, clean, well equipped, and endlessly interesting. This photo shows the enduring relevance of printed stories, manuals, summaries, and analyses. it would be interesting to transpose this total number of pages into the approximate number of trees (and cloth shreds if the highest quality paper is used) that corresponds to the sum total. For example, would it take a forest 1 mile on a side to make enough paper for this number of books in just this library? So long as people continue to read and write, indeed to gather in book circles to talk about authors and stories, then it seems likely that librarians will curate and administer collections for lending like the one here in mid-Michigan. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
From cast-iron foundry to coffee shop A stone's throw from the former train station (and now rail museum and rail-trail line, this sturdy brick building has a second life as provisioner of hot and iced drinks, mainly with caffeine. Light edibles are on offer, too. For a couple of generations heavy iron equipment parts were cast on these premises, past this serving room that once held the business operations of the company. As the main body of the USA economy has shifted from goods to services, people now walk in the front door with a delicious drink in mind, not the creation and transport of durable metal parts. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
HESR 3867 - Durand Before I began building the CN Interchange for the night, I took a moment to shoot one of the last RailAmerica painted engines around. While it's image is patched and chipping by the day, you are still able to see a little bit of the motor's history in different spots. From CRIP Blue, P&LE Yellow, the Red RailAmerica, to now the Red, White, & Blue. It was recently confirmed that the last 3 RailAmerica motors we have will be getting repainted into the G&W Paint. Before they get dipped, the HESR 2028 will lead the way first after an emissions rebuild. I'm not sure if the RA's are getting such rebuild treatment, but at the very least an RV A/C unit is getting installed on each one before painting. The 2028 should be orange before the end of the year, and depending how quickly they do it, the last 3 RA painted motors will also become just a memory.
I'd Rather Be a Crooked Tree I watched <a href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/molly-tuttle-video-from-austin-city-limits/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Molly Tuttle's Austin City Limits appearance</a> yesterday and her song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX3dPxXk-W4" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Crooked Tree</a> has been running through my head ever since. I fully agree with the song's sentiments. "<a href="https://genius.com/Molly-tuttle-and-golden-highway-crooked-tree-lyrics" rel="noreferrer nofollow">A crooked tree won't fit into the mill machine</a>." Photo taken at Community of Christ Church in Saint Johns.
Pleasant conversation at the town diner on main street Although this is a video recording, the main subject is the audio track that ends after one woman gives a happy laugh. Young ears may pick out individual voices and words, but older ear hear the overall hubbub of the whole chorus filling the room. So this is an audio portrait of a morning routine for customers, many of whom are retirees no longer bound to the school day or workday. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Colorful I caught this one last Saturday while we were helping Sarah and Josh move into their new home.
Downtown storefronts, so many businesses over the years This panorama looking to the east along downtown St. Johns, Michigan shows some of the original brick and stonework of the late 1800s buildings. There have been cosmetic changes to the front appearance with awnings, color schemes, small roofs, energy efficient, double-pane glass and so on. A few properties may have seen only a dozen or two changes in owner and business specialty. But other premises have been made and remade many more times, with some leases lasting a year or less. Small businesses typically struggle with managing the cash-flow of expenses and income. With relatively small margins for error or changes to business traffic, quickly the operation can be stalled or decline beyond recovery to a stable position. And yet, one business goes and before too long another enters. That, at least, was the pattern before the many big changes after the 1980s when big-box department stores, highway by-pass, and then online shopping all deflected shoppers from the earlier center of retail matters downtown. This photo stirs thoughts of those many merchants, both the long-running successful ones, and those whose operations ran for much shorter periods. As the economy changed, consumer dreams altered, and the value of time & convenience shifted, the vitality of shopkeeping in the old city center responded in many ways; for the most part with some success, since cars do continue to park downtown and the doors of many of the stores do swing open and closed during the day. And while the shop sign, the business name, and the storefront look may change, underneath all this is the original masonry, plumbing, and sometimes the wiring, too. Those long-ago traces stand solidly still today under the ebb and flow of local events and world events, too. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.

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MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER
405 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
OWOSSO
MI
48867-0665

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MID # 8402600555
Name MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER
Alternate Name MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 382311830
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.000895, -84.170618
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 030800
US Census Block: 3010