Grand Trunk Railroad Shops, c. 1913
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Postcard showing a photo of the Grand Trunk Shops at Battle Creek, c. 1913. The Shops were built in 1908 along Verona Road in Emmett Township at a cost of $3,000,000. They employed 400-500 persons by 1913.
Caption on front: The Grand Trunk Shops - Battle Creek, Mich. 427.
Written on back: Dearest Clara:- I rec'd ur cocky letter the other day. Yes Clara I have all ready changed my boarding place, but am still rooming in the same place I [illegible] didn't call up by phone so please don't worry for I am still well and am having a very good time. I wish you all good luck I am as ever ur dearest brother Oscar.
Sent to: Miss Clara Kraft Allegan, Mich. R.R. #2 Box 23.
Sent on: May 10, 1913