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Re: (rshsdepot) Calumet MI depot on eBay
...on the other hand, this was Copper country and the robber barons back
then just had more class and more of a sense of civic duty (and a lot of
money)....I presume that once this current area which looks quite
wilderness-like now, was a bustling frenzy of copper and workers and steam
and sweat...
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From: <jdent1_@_optonline.net>
To: <rshsdepot_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 4:58 PM
Subject: (rshsdepot) Calumet MI depot on eBay
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2394718844
> Minimum bid $158,000
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> Description from eBay:
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> Historic Mineral Range Railroad Depot in Calumet, MI, in Keweenaw National
Historical Park. Building functioned as train depot, RR freight office, and
corporate offices (upstairs) of the Mineral Range RR, a subsidiary of the
DSS&A. Last passenger train late 1960's; last freight early 1970's.
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> RR tracks currently all-season trail: bike/hike/ski/snowmobile. KNHP and
Calumet Twp have plans to restore train and electric car service with Depot
as hub.
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> Building in excellent condition. Roof and some face brick repair needed.
Interior largely intact. Tile floor, gorgeous wood and trim. 7 large rooms
upstairs. Current owner intended restaurant and gift shop downstairs with
B&B upstairs. Ample parking. Draw KNHP, Keweenaw, and RR buff tourists.
Calumet recently awarded "Main Street" status.
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> Estimated cost to update building for intended use: $350,000 - $500,000
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> If you love railroads, this building will take your breath away. Photos
show historic view, Great Bear Chase XC Ski Race, and current view.
>
> Must work closely with Twp and KNHP for appropriate use & appearance.
>
>
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> The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
> railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
>
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The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
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End of RSHSDepot Digest V1 #892
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The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org