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1879 Harmony Train Depot

The north side of the historic 1879 Harmony Train Depot, which is now a gift shop called the Village Depot. Photo taken in May 2018.

The south side of the historic 1879 McMichel Grain Elevator in Harmony, Minnesota. The old train tracks ran along the building’s south side from 1879 to 1977. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and restore the elevator. Photo taken in May 2018.

1879 McMichel Grain Elevator

The exterior of the historic 1879 McMichel Grain Elevator in Harmony, Minnesota. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and restore the elevator. Photo take in May 2018.

Harmony Depot and McMichel Grain Elevator

The historic 1879 Harmony Train Depot and the McMichel Grain Elevator, circa 2018. The depot is on the left, the elevator on the right. The depot is called the Village Depot and is a tourist gift shop. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and restore the elevator.

Harmony Train Depot

A locomotive heading east makes a stop at the Harmony rail depot, circa 1899.

Harmony Grain Elevators

Late 1800s grain elevators along Harmony’s rail tracks. The photo view looks west. The rail tracks are not visible in the photo. The tracks are located on the other side of the elevators.

Harmony Grain Elevator and Railroad Depot

Like many towns across Minnesota, Harmony owes its existence to a railroad. The first train arrived in 1879, connecting the farming village to larger cities. The rail line became a major contributor to Harmony’s early population growth and economic vitality.