Pere Marquette Railroad

Here are some "then-and-now" images of Elwell going back to 1900 and its former stone sanitarium, still standing...

28 wrecks, 78 deaths. Michigan's Pere Marquette Railway had the worst train wrecks from 1900-1947. Here's some info and photos...

Why was the train coming from Woodbury nicknamed the "Beer Bucket Special"? Details, a brief history, and some old photos are here...

This mid-1800's village got lost between two other Michigan cities. Here's some info along with location, and photos!

A cool old general store still stands at the intersection of what was once a busy place. See this old store and where this 'lost' Michigan town is located!

Here's another old Michigan town worth a visit. Here are photos and info on Irons, a secluded, former lumber community north of the Huron-Manistee National Forest.....