565 Comments for Michigan Central Station

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@Ozzy. I have to agree with Motts here. My grandmother's old house was on the National Register of Historic Places. However, when a young couple bought it (and after living in it only about 3 years) they had it torn down. They then sold the land to become part of the parking for the Jacksonville (FL) Jaquars NFL Football Team games. The house was about 3 blocks from the stadium. What a tradgedy! : ((
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@James. Thanks for pointing that out. I bet the bannister had beautiful details on it too!....I just love Motts' photos of staircases!
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@Dylan. I've studied this photo extensively and...sorry, but I can't tell which it is. : (

@Binky. Great history of the Half-Brick! Heh! Heh! : )
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I was thinking that it could have been used to move mail or packages on and off the trains. This could have been a mail room back in the day. Before the U.S. Mail had their own semi-trucks on the road, and moved mail by air, they moved much of the mail by rail.
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Now this is VERY nice! I really like it in Black & White!
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I've never cared for dark paneling. It's too depressing!
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Oh Wow! What a GREAT architectural photo!!!
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My understanding is that the number one reason ceilings get dropped in old buildings (especially really old houses) is to help save on energy costs. Namely, it supposedly helps save on the heating and cooling bills. However, I agree with most people that the old buildings just don't look as good when they drop the ceilings in them. : (
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Another nice shot, Motts!
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The minute I saw this I couldn't help but tear up. Such destruction! I detest scavangers!!!
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And here I thought this place was awesome in the last photo! It really is a crying shame this once magnificent train terminal building has been allowed to go to waste, and deteriorate so much! : (
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It's ALL so-o-o awesome!
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For some reason that door reminds me of country music! : D
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@coco. Just out of curosity, which Jacksonville? Did you know that there is a city or town named Jacksonville in almost every State in the U.S.A.?
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I really like this photo!