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Saline Historical Society Program: Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County, featuring Saline’s Old Maude at Stone Arch Arts and Events Center

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2/12 2 p.m.

  • Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:00 PM

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  • Free program; open to the public.
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Old Maude By Dr. H. Mark Hildebrandt. Light refreshments provided. Bring a friend!

A convenient and exciting change occurred when a branch of the interurban was extended into Saline from the east in 1899. The trolley, known as “Old Maude,” gave travelers the opportunity to go to nearby cities every two hours from morning until midnight. Tracks were built along U.S 12 as far west as the cemetery. A waiting room was available at the Unterkircher building, which still stands at the east half of 112 E. Michigan Ave. where the barber shop is located. The power substation for Old Maude was located on the site of the present-day fire station, at 201 E. Michigan Avenue. It was similar to a station that still stands on the northwest corner of Jackson and Lima Center Roads in Lima Township.

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