S5 E21 - The Grand Trunk Railroad Shops move to Battle Creek in 1908
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This episode explores the history of the Grand Trunk Railroad's repair shops moving to Battle Creek in 1908, highlighted by an iconic photograph.
In this episode I explore some of the history of the Grand Trunk Railroad moving their repair shops for their steam engines to Battle Creek in 1908, and it all surrounds an iconic photo taken the day it opened by photographer Isaac D Smith. For more information on Michael Delaware visit: MichaelDelaware.com
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