Michigan Central Station (abandoned landmark turned internet icon)

Michigan Central Station is a Beaux-Arts passenger rail station opened in 1913 and vacated for regular service in 1988. Its decayed interior and towering façade became a frequent subject of urban-exploration photography and viral online imagery for decades. The building’s photographic fame increased public attention that contributed to Ford Motor Company’s acquisition and redevelopment plans beginning in 2018. The station is located in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood and is widely referenced in internet coverage of urban decay and renewal.