The now abandoned town of Fayette was once a busy industrial center point, where iron smelting ruled. Now known as Fayette Historic State Park, visitors can see a true-life representation of life in Upper Peninsula Michigan in the 19th century. To give you a sense of what Fayette is like now, we followed this photo essay by Flickr user Andrew, who maintains the All Things Michigan page. Admittedly, we’re impressed.

12) Beach
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The photographer says this beach was near the lower-class housing in town. Not too shabby.
11) Brick corner detail
Andrew/Flickr
Such attention to detail... Maybe that's why this old ghost town is still standing.
10) Charcoal Kiln
Andrew/Flickr
Now THAT'S an oven.
9) Dock Pilings
Andrew/Flickr
What's left of this dock has become one with nature.
8) Exterior of the Fayette Company Store
Andrew/Flickr
7) Fayette Town Store
Andrew/Flickr
I guess you can say, this store is always open.

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6) Fayette Furnaces
Andrew/Flickr
5) These buildings are long abandoned, but still stand strong.
Andrew/Flickr
4) Middle class home
Andrew
Add a little paint and this home looks fit for any Michigan neighborhood.
3) Mossy brick walls
Andrew
They don't build 'em like this anymore, that's for sure.
2) Old building
Andrew/Flickr
The wood-frame construction is just as sturdy as ever.
1) Old Pump Organ in Fayette Music Hall
Andrew/Flickr
Just look how artifacts like these are still perfectly intact.

So what do you think? Doesn’t it just give you chills to think this was once a bustling city? Don’t you just want to visit for yourself? Share with us some memories of other Michigan ghost towns or your trip to old Fayette in the comments below.

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