Michigan Central before and after photos
Michigan Central tour: A look at Ford's renovations
Take a virtual tour of Detroit's Michigan Central after six years of renovations to revitalize the blighted former train depot. Ford maintained what could be saved from the historic building and replicated what was too damaged after three decades of neglect.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - After the last train left Michigan Central in 1988, the building was left to rot for the next three decades, until Ford purchased the old depot and set out to give it new life.
Six years later, the automaker is now ready to unveil the transformation of the historic building.
See a gallery of post-restoration photos here.
Check out these before and after shots of Michigan Central, courtesy of Ford:
When Michigan Central was empty, vandals smashed out windows and stole what was left behind inside.
The elements took a toll on the facade of Michigan Central.
It also caused extensive damage inside the train depot, too.
The project included both cleaning up the exterior and the interior, as well as crafting pieces that were damaged while the building was empty.
Some elements of the building were able to be saved, while others were replicated using photos of the train station.
The interior of MCS was heavily damaged by water that leaked into the building for years.
Ford needed to pump 3.5 million gallons of water out as part of the restoration project.