For decades, the historic train station was one of Detroit’s most conspicuous sources of blight. It had sat vacant since the last train left in 1988.
Ford Motor Co. bought the station from the Moroun family in 2018. Ford spent the past six years and approximately $950 million rehabbing the station and surrounding Corktown properties into an office campus for transportation startups. The company says it will eventually house shops, restaurants and 5,000 employees from various businesses .
Michigan Central Station is finally set to open. For decades, the historic train station was one of Detroit’s most conspicuous sources of blight. It had sat vacant since the last train left in 1988. Ford Motor Co. spent the past six years and approximately $950 million rehabbing the station and surrounding Corktown properties into an office campus for transportation startups. Outlier Media toured the station in May for an early look at the impressive restoration. Read the full story on our website. #detroit #development #historical #fordmotorcompany #michigancentralstation
Ford is celebrating the reopening with 10 days of events starting June 6. Tours are already fully booked, but if you’re interested in visiting the station in person, you’ll have a chance on most weekends until August.
Outlier Media toured the station in May for an early look at the impressive restoration.
A large concrete and stone building with large arched windows stands behind a vibrant green lawn, with small figures at the entryway. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge The main lobby of the restored Michigan Central Station, adorned with pristine marble floors and chandeliers recreated in a Beaux Arts architectural style. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge Original walls encompass this entryway of the station. Graffiti painted during its abandonment will remain in some areas to retain elements of all chapters of the former station’s history. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge Wall and crown molding details in the main concourse were once covered in graffiti. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge The ceiling of the station’s former restaurant. This space will soon be used for retail, with plans for a dining space. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge The main concourse inside Michigan Central Station, designed with copper skylights, will have eating areas and spaces for events and education. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge Rosette tiles found on the ceiling of the former reading room, which will soon be used for events. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge A Beaux Arts-style chandelier adorns the station’s main lobby. The fixtures are designed to match ones seen in archives and original drawings. Click to view full-sized photo . Photo credit: Cydni Elledge
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