Thanks to Union City natives and historians, Marty and Ron Chard, who have generously shared their collections of photos, postcards and articles for this project.
From Peerless History of Union City
On the Coldwater River behind the cement factory. c. 1906
Peerless Cement FactoryLaying the tracks to the Peerless Cement factory.Another view of Peerless Portland Cement Factory in the SE corner of Union City.
Another view showing the narrow gauge tracks near the cement co.Narrow gauge trestle across the millrace.
Another shot of the narrow gauge tracks.Trixie Too, pleasure boat owned by Ed Sullivan, executive of the Cement Co.One of the two engines utilized to haul marrow on the narrow gauge railway from Turtle Lake.1906 Postcard with view of the cement factory.
P. 1/2 from Union City 1966 Centennial Bookp 2/2 from Union City 1966 Centennial book.
Union City Heritage Water Trail 