This is so insane. [via]
Feral Houses by James D. Griffioen
August 6, 2009 @ 10:15 am
Loving this photo series from James D. Griffioen that shows houses in Detroit being literally taken over by plantlife. James calls the series Feral Houses in an effort to describe their regression into a wild state . [via]
Photos of abandoned schools in Detroit
June 25, 2009 @ 7:42 pm
Washington, D.C. photographer Stephen Voss was in Detroit earlier this year and captured some disturbing images of abandoned school buildings in the ailing city. Lots of discarded books, peeling paint, and overall destruction in the photos. Fascinating but sad at the same time.
Dancing in front of Michigan Central Station
April 22, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
Photo by Brian Widdis
This photograph by Brian Widdis was selected as PDN’s photo of the day and shows two area high school marching bands squaring off in a fun competition in front of Detroit’s abandoned Michigan Central Station.
This photo is part of a larger series of photographs by Brian entitled “Can’t Forget The Motor City” in which he and fellow photographer Romain Blanquart attempt to tell the story of Detroit beyond simply showing crumbling buildings and decaying artifacts.
Michigan Central Station to be demolished
April 7, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
Photo: Getty Images
Reader Matt sends over news that the Detroit City Council has recently voted to demolish the abandoned Michigan Central Station and to go after billionaire Manny Maroun to recoup the funds. As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Michigan Central Station was built by the same people who completed Grand Central Station in New York City. Michigan Central Station has been abandoned for about 20 years ever since Amtrak stop using it as a station for its trains.
For now, there is no immediate timetable for the demolition and the city is awaiting further discussion when city council returns from Spring recess on April 28th. From the news report however, it does sound like the earliest that the building can be demolished would be in 120 days and it must be completed within 18 months.
If there was ever a time for me to go to Detroit, it sounds like I should do it within the next few months.
Michigan Central Station
April 3, 2009 @ 10:15 am
Photo: Michigan Central Station by Jeremy Blakeslee
The Michigan Central Station in Detroit is another structure like the Glenwood power plant that was built by the same people as Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Michigan Central Station has been abandoned in the heart of Detroit since the 1980’s and it has since become both a wonderful relic and an eye-sore in the city.
I feel like this building is calling me! Actually, the entire city of Detroit is calling me to go and book a trip now before it’s all completely gone. I’m looking at airfare now and it’s pretty cheap to go at the end of May and into June. Anybody up for a week of non-stop danger and excitement?
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