Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries
(1912-1958) Presentation
Andy
Bolander, Benzie Area Historical Society researcher and rail and car ferry
enthusiast, will present, “Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries (1912-1958)” on Thursday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Mills Community House in Benzonia.
In his presentation, Bolander will examine the coal burning car
ferries of the Ann Arbor Railroad with the boats, the workers, Frankfort
Harbor, the boat landing at Elberta and the 1923 wreck of the Ann Arbor No.4 highlighted.
"The smokestacks of the Ann Arbor boats were
witnesses to the energy, grit, and allure that the traffic of the Ann Arbor
Railroad delivered to Benzie County," Bolander said.
Andy Bolander is a volunteer and researcher with the Benzie Area
Historical Museum. He is a rail and car ferry enthusiast and a nerd for all
things Ann Arbor Railroad.
For more information about this presentation or the Benzonia
Academy Lecture Series, please contact the Benzie Area Historical Society at
231.882.5539.
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