Plainwell was settled in 1831. Later both the Grand Rapids & Indiana and the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern came through on its line from their lines between Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. An interlocking tower was established at the crossing of both roads.
Photo Info: Top, the GR&I depot soon after construction. Note that the area around the depot of paved with poured concrete which was unusual for the times. [Alan Loftis]{CMUL] 2nd photo, a view of the depot with the interlocking tower in the background. 3rd photo, a 1907 postcard view of a freight train on a trestle which crossed the Kalamazoo River downtown and used by a NYC branch line leading to industries. [All, Alan Loftis Collection]
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