GC26V33 Union Station (Traditional Cache) in Michigan, United States created by 4 Railroaders

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Hidden : 4/14/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is hidden in a small wooded area not far from the Durand Union Station. The Cache is large enough to hold Geocoins, Travel Bugs and some small items as well as the log book. Please take care to rehide the cache at least as well as you found it.

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A Brief History of the Union Station in Durand.

The village of Durand was built up around the railroads in the late 1870's. Durand Union Station was designed by Spier and Rohms and originally built in 1903. Eighteen months thereafter it was almost completely destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in 1905.

The village of Durand was built up around the railroads in the late 1870's. Durand Union Station was designed by Spier and Rohms and originally built in 1903. Eighteen months thereafter it was almost completely destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in 1905.

The decline of rail traffic started at the end of WWI and culminated in 1974 when Grand Trunk determined it could no longer justify the cost of maintaining the station and it was abandoned. The old depot's destruction appeared imminent, but the community rallied to save it and in 1979 the City purchased it for $1.00. Since then, it has become the State Railroad History Museum.

If you would like to read more history about the Durand Union Station visit the website at (visit link)

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