Michigan Central Station Post-Completion Ford Renovations 2024
August 2, 2024
In the early 2000s, we took two-day trips to Windsor Canada, passing through Detroit Michigan. Each time, I saw this large, old, and abandoned train station on the outskirts of downtown Detroit. Over the years, this historic building, Michigan Central Station, has been in the back of my mind. In the meantime, I have been a part of several Dayton Ohio redevelopment and revitalization projects. In July 2024, both of these came together. Hopefully, in the future, I can photograph a wedding here.
A Very Brief History Of Michigan Central Station
On a beautiful Saturday morning, I drove to Detroit to visit three locations in the city. The first and most important was Michigan Central Station. In June 2024, this former train station and office building reopened after being vacant for more than 30 years. Over the last few years, Ford spent between 500 and 900 million dollars to fully restore and modernize this amazing structure.
My First Impression Of Michigan Central Station
The craftsmanship and beauty took my breath away. Ford’s restoration made the building even more stunning. The park and plaza are beautifully designed and welcoming. Tours run on Saturdays during Summer 2024, but it was closed this weekend. I’ll return in August for Summer at the Station. Great job, Ford!
One day, I would love to be hired to create commercial photography and videography at Michigan Central Station.
