haters by Chris

Back in the day, a regular part of Michigan in Pictures were photos from the Flickr-based Exposure.Detroit. It was through that group that I got my first glimpses of the massive, ruined interior of Michigan Central Station aka MCS. As I watched the building crumble virtually, I had no idea that it would or even could be brought back, let alone restored in such spectacular fashion.

I don’t know what else I have to say on the matter except that it’s good to see Detroit restore another piece of Michigan’s heritage & hope that you have a chance to see the renovations live in person or on TV tomorrow! From their release:

The sold-out, ticketed 90-minute outdoor concert will bring to life the spirit and soul of Detroit through an incredible lineup of musical performances, short films, appearances by local leaders, and creators telling stories of innovation and culture from around the city and the region. The star-studded program features iconic musicians and cultural legends, including Michigan natives Diana Ross, Big Sean, Illa J, Jack White, Kierra Sheard, Theo Parrish, Slum Village, the Clark Sisters, Sky Jetta and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They will be joined by presenters including Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders and stars Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown. These Detroit entertainment stars will be joined by other performers, including Common, Fantasia, Melissa Etheridge and Jelly Roll, along with presenters Mike Epps and Sophia Bush.

Chris took this photo at Michigan Central way back in 2009. See more in his Abandoned Detroit album.