Michigan Central Station
Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Central Station is a defining example of Detroit's urban decay. The building was built in 1913, and was the tallest railroad station in the world at 230 feet (18 stories). As air travel and auto usage overtook rail transit in the US, the usage dwindled, and the last train to use MCS was in 1988. The building has been completely unused since that date. Films such as Naqoyqatsi and Transformers have used the building as a symbol of blight and decay.
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The abandoned Michigan Central Station.
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The station, Detroit skyline behind.
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The councourse, looking east.
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The waiting room.
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The waiting room.
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An abandoned office floor.
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A decaying hallway in the tower.
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Looking out from the top floor, MCS and the Detroit skyline.
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The top floor of the office tower.
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The top floor elevator lobby.
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Detroit skyline as seen from the roof of Michigan Central Station.
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Ambassador Bridge as seen from the roof of Michigan Central Station.
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Michigan Central Station at sunset..
