National Register of Historic Places

Michigan Central Depot

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Listed
June 10, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000949

About this property

The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an Intermodal train and bus station in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is the second-busiest Amtrak station in Michigan, after Ann Arbor. The Kalamazoo Transportation Center serves as the main hub for Kalamazoo Metro local buses, and also serves intercity buses operated by Greyhound and Indian Trails. The railroad station was built in 1887 by the Michigan Central Railroad, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. An expansion project in 2005 and 2006 renovated the original station building and added a bus station for local and intercity buses. The station is served by Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine trains, as part of Amtrak's Michigan Services brand. The station was formerly served by the International, a Toronto–Chicago service which operated from 1982 to 2004 as a partnership between Via Rail and Amtrak.

Location

459 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
42.29552, -85.58413

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Michigan Central Depot listed on the National Register?

Michigan Central Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Michigan Central Depot?

Michigan Central Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Michigan Central Depot?

The period of significance for Michigan Central Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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