Abandoned in America

From factories and prisons to offices complexes and hospitals, there are amazing abandonments all over the world; elegant, impressive derelict structures located in the heart of major cities that are decades or even centuries old.

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station

An example of U.S. urban decay is Detroit's abandoned train station, the Michigan Central Station. Most of the interior has fallen victim to 'urban miners' who break in to steal any stone accents, wire and even copper tubing and bricks to sell as scrap. Photos are from SeeDetroit.com

The station was opened in 1913 and closed in 1988. Its future now remains uncertain.

The building has to be at least 17-18 stories high. Its architectural grandeur is still evident (at least in the photo above) the masonry work on the eaves, columns and balustrades.

The interior is massively proportioned, especially here with its high vaulted ceilings, columns and arches. For an idea of size - there's a distant doorway in the centre of the shot. Apparently the upper floors were never used.