Founded in 1959, the Grosse Ile Historical Society maintains a museum in a former 1904 Michigan Central Railroad depot and an 1873 U.S. customhouse. The customhouse and depot conta...view moreFounded in 1959, the Grosse Ile Historical Society maintains a museum in a former 1904 Michigan Central Railroad depot and an 1873 U.S. customhouse. The customhouse and depot contain objects and documents illustrating early life on Grosse Ile. The museum committee has drawn upon these resources in creating this book.view less