You don’t have to be a Detroit resident to recognize Michigan Central Station. After all, this iconic spot has long towered over Michigan’s largest city to remind us of a bygone era, and the debate over its fate has drawn opinions from across the globe. This Halloween, the looming building will come to life with fantastical frights — and you might just be tempted to visit for yourself.

Michigan Central Station is located at 2001 15th St. in Detroit.
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Motor City residents and visitors alike will surely recognize the massive structure, which once served as a transportation hub for travelers in the heart of Detroit’s Corktown district.
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After opening its doors in 1914, the 13-story station operated until early 1988. In the years since its closure, the building has been left abandoned, its future largely unclear.
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In 2018, Ford Motor Company purchased the structure and announced official plans to renovate, repurpose, restructure, and revisit the history of this timeworn spot.
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This October, the building will be transformed into a spooky haunted house by organizers from the Ford Fund. While details are pending, the event promises to delight thrill-seekers.
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The haunted house is expected to be a one-day event, likely happening on or near Halloween night. Admission preference will be given to Corktown residents, but all are welcome.
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The mere thought of exploring this eerie and long-abandoned spot, which many have suggested houses ghosts of Detroit’s past, is enough to send shivers down the spine.
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Details are expected to emerge in coming weeks, so check back for more — or visit the Ford Fund website by clicking here. This is one spooktastic event that you won’t want to miss.
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What do you think, Michiganders? Are you excited about this delightfully dark use of Michigan Central Station? We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for the building in the comments below!

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