The long-awaited reveal of Michigan Central Station's restoration is finally here.
Share on nextdoor Exterior of Michigan Central Station before and after restoration. Photos: Stephen McGee/Michigan Central"We think about the station as a fairly massive signal to the world that Detroit's leading the way again. It's not just about the classic revitalization stories — we're past that," Michigan Central CEO Joshua Sirefman said.
As the automobile's rise made train travel less desirable, Michigan Central couldn't sustain itself and it closed in 1988. Interior ceiling of the Michigan Central Station grand hall before and after restoration. Photos: James Haefner/Michigan Central; Stephen McGee/Michigan CentralMore than 3,100 workers over six years overcame severe water damage throughout the building to restore as many details as possible to their original condition, officials said during the tour.3.5 million gallons of water pumped out of the basement.
"When Ford acquired the building, somebody made contact anonymously and said, 'We have the carriage house clock and we'll leave it in a specific spot overnight and you all can come pick it up,'" Sirefman said. "It's one example of the love, honestly, that people showed for saving elements of the building."A sold-out kickoff concert is 6pm Thursday outside the station, followed by a series of public tours, which are also at capacity.
Michigan Central Station columns before and after restoration. Photos: James Haefner/Michigan Central; Stephen McGee/Michigan CentralShare on linkedin
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