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DETROIT, MICHIGAN: MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION, PT. 2

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Formally dedicated on January 4, 1914, the station remained open for business until January 6, 1988. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest rail station in the world.

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20jun15. Detroit, MI.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN: MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION

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Nothing symbolizes Detroit’s grandiose rise and spectacular fall like Michigan Central Station. No other building exemplifies just how much the automobile gave to the city of Detroit — and how much it took away.

http://historicdetroit.org/building/michigan-central-station/

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13jun15. Detroit, MI.