[2] In 1848, the Congdons offered the Michigan Central Railroad a plot of land along the rail line on which to build a station.

[3] In 1880, the railroad decided to establish passenger service in Chelsea, and chose the site for an experiment in improving the appearance and design of their rural stations.

It was built and commissioned in 1880, and served as a Michigan Central Railroad passenger station until 1975, when the company went out of business.

[2] The building has since been used as a rental space for community and private functions, and the Chelsea Depot Association continues to maintain it.

[3] A hip roof triple bay at each end delineates the two interior waiting rooms - one for women and one for men.