FRIENDS OF THE PORT HOPE RAILROAD DEPOT

PORT HOPE, MI

May 21, 2023: Lake Huron shoreline as seen from breakwall, Port Austin, Michigan A view of the Lake Huron shoreline of Port Austin, Michigan as seen from the breakwall that extends outward from Veterans Waterfront Park.
May 21, 2023: Lake Huron shoreline as seen from breakwall, Port Austin, Michigan Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

The Friends of the Port Hope Railroad Depot is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic railroad depot and its place in the history of Port Hope, Michigan. The organization was formed in 2008 to raise funds to restore the depot, which had fallen into disrepair over the years.

The depot, built in 1854, was originally part of the Grand Trunk Railroad. It served as a vital part of the Port Hope community for over a century, before it was closed in 1957. The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The Friends of the Port Hope Railroad Depot have worked tirelessly to raise funds through grants, donations, and fundraising activities. The organization has also been involved in a wide range of activities and events to promote the depot and its history. These include annual events such as the Depot Days Festival, an open house, and several educational programs.

The restoration of the depot is ongoing, with the organization currently focusing on the repair of the roof and cupola, painting, the installation of new windows and doors, and the refurbishment of the interior. The Friends of the Port Hope Railroad Depot hope that the depot can be restored to its former glory and serve as a reminder of the community’s rich railroad history.

FRIENDS OF THE PORT HOPE RAILROAD DEPOT is a History Museum in PORT HOPE MI. US MID #8402601036

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

May 21, 2023: Lake Huron shoreline as seen from breakwall, Port Austin, Michigan A view of the Lake Huron shoreline of Port Austin, Michigan as seen from the breakwall that extends outward from Veterans Waterfront Park.
Campground Pic I'm not sure what that building does, but it's not an outhouse. Port Crescent State Park, near the tip of Michigan's thumb, on 8/25/2015. We remember this as a bad vacation, mostly because we didn't much like the campground and the weather was extremely windy and somewhat chilly for our entire stay. And we expected more hiking trails than we actually found. On the other hand, we found a couple decent restaurants and used the park as a base for exploring much of the thumb. 'Twasn't a total loss.
Campsite Shadowplay Port Crescent State Park, 8/24/2015.
Harbor Beach Lighthouse winter evening Harbor Beach lighthouse on a late January evening.

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FRIENDS OF THE PORT HOPE RAILROAD DEPOT
8047 PORTLAND AVENUE
PORT HOPE
MI
48468

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MID # 8402601036
Name FRIENDS OF THE PORT HOPE RAILROAD DEPOT
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 454632850
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.940326, -82.713386
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1180