Michigan Central Station, Former railway station in Corktown, Detroit, United States
Description
Michigan Central Station is a former railway station in Corktown, Detroit, featuring a 230-foot tower built with limestone, brick, and marble. The building combines a wide station hall with a slender office tower above and displays classical columns, arched windows, and decorated cornices.
History
The station opened in December 1913 as the main terminal for trains across North America and served soldiers during World War I. The last departure took place in January 1988 when cars and airplanes had replaced rail travel.
Culture
The building displays the city name across its facade in large letters and reminds visitors of the era when trains were the primary way to travel. Today the structure serves as a workplace for engineers and designers developing new vehicles.
Practical
The restored building reopened in 2024 and welcomes visitors in public areas while other floors serve as offices. Shops and cafes on the ground level complement the open spaces that once held travelers.
Did you know?
The renovation required replacing more than 100,000 bricks and installing 1,200 new windows matching the old designs. Craftsmen also repaired more than 56,000 square feet of exterior stonework to restore the original appearance.
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