November 9, 2009 @ 2:56 am
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re probably sick and tired of me talking about Michigan Central Station. But the fact is that I’m still very fascinated by this place even after seeing just about every inch of this abandoned building in photographs. Kevin Bauman’s photos of the place are especially noteworthy and will give you a good sense of the abandoned nature of this place.
This past summer, I made a note about how Michigan Central Station will be demolished by the city sometime in the near future. As far as I know, the demolition hasn’t started yet and the building remains intact. If I can somehow figure out some free days in the near future, I would love to go to Detroit to see this before it gets torn down. I know, it’s been photographed a gazillion times over, but I’d like to see it and document it for myself.
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.
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.
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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