“The Manistee & Northeastern Railroad in Benzie County”
Presented by: Andy Bolander
YouTube Video Replay:
BAHS YouTube Channel – “Manistee & Northeastern Railroad”
A look at the Manistee & Northeastern’s impact on Benzie County from 1889 until it was consolidated with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad in 1955. The railroad was crucial to the development of Nessen City, Lake Ann, and Honor. Trains, depots, logging, and railroad employees will be featured.
Andy Bolander is a volunteer researcher with the Benzie Area Historical Society. He enjoys reading old newspapers, looking at cabinet cards, and talking about the old days to whoever will listen.