Points of Interest
Chelsea ·
Dexter ·
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Attractions
The beautifully restored Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., is used for concerts and private gatherings. For rental information, call (734) 475-0862. (See Chelsea Depot Association, in Groups & Clubs, below)
The Chelsea Toy Museum (400 N. Main, inside the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company) displays authentic plush toys dating from the late 1800s. Tours (20-30 minutes) Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. or by appointment. Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. info@chelseateddybear.com, chelseateddybear.com
Chelsea’s most visible landmark, the Clock Tower, was built a century ago as a water tower by the Glazier Stove Company. It's been converted into offices and retail space with additional renovated buildings from the factory complex around a courtyard where community events are held.
Across the street is the home of one of the nation’s most resilient family companies. In 1878, the Chelsea Milling Company began milling wheat and corn from surrounding farms. In 1930 it introduced Jiffy biscuit mix, the first of its present line of 22 mixes. Tours by reservation Mon.-Fri., (734) 475-1361.
Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main. (734) 475-8732. Named “Best Small Library in America” by Library Journal in Jan. 2008, this regional library, which incorporates the historic McKune House, serves 14,000 residents in Chelsea and Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, and Sylvan townships. Books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, Internet access, and public computer stations. Year-round adult and youth programs and classes, weekly children’s programs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Memorial Day—Labor Day: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. chelsea.lib.mi.us
Oak Grove Cemetery, Middle at Madison, is the burial ground for many of Chelsea’s first families and an inviting place for a contemplative walk.
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