Michigan Central Station (pics of urban exploration)

[Pete-KT]

Some info on the CMS and then the pics

The Empty ruins of the Michigan Central Station MAY be restored into the regional HQ for the Homeland Defense Department or for the HQ of the Detroit Police Department.

**The pics are shot with point and click Cameras nothing professional, Next time I go ill take the Rebel XT with me.**

Back of the building




the loading docks


The Garage


Hallway into the Lobby


The lobby


Lobby Window


Stairwell


Upper view outside



Lower level roof


Upper Roof


Train Tracks from the roof

[Just_Dave]

cool pics

[Phoenix]

nice pics..you and silent knight been talkin?

[martinsc]

cool pics

[uno]

I didn't know you were into this stuff Pete! Detroit has to be one of the flat out best places for large abandoned shit. From what I understand, cops don't bother with most of the abandoned places nor do they have any type of security.

[gooddomains]

great picks

[Why]

wow, those are really cool pics.

[Manowar]

Awesome pictures

[madawgz]

nice pics, but that place looks haunted :|

[BigCashCrew]

those are really awesome pictures.

[Pete-KT]

I didn't know you were into this stuff Pete! Detroit has to be one of the flat out best places for large abandoned shit. From what I understand, cops don't bother with most of the abandoned places nor do they have any type of security.

You are absolutly correct uno

[beckie]

So sad on what that building looks like. Cool pics, Pete. It makes me miss home more.

[King Adam]

Pretty cool shit Pete

[Elli]

Someone could make a mint off renting that space as a movie set.

[BluewireAngie]

Great shots! The hallway looks spooky. Is that place haunted?

[Sosa]

wow, would look nice if it was fixed up and restored.

[Brad Mitchell]

You have some big balls exploring that shit! I wouldn't do it alone but if you ever want company next time you go downtown let me know Great pics! Reminds me of when I used to play paintball downtown as a kid at a place that was an old abandoned factory

Brad

[axelcat]

wow, would look nice if it was fixed up and restored.

yes it sure would

[xclusive]

Sad that we can allow our cities to get like this and yet spend billions of dollars every year restoring other parts of the world

[Pete-KT]

You have some big balls exploring that shit! I wouldn't do it alone but if you ever want company next time you go downtown let me know Great pics! Reminds me of when I used to play paintball downtown as a kid at a place that was an old abandoned factory

Brad

Im up for it anytime bro, let me know when your free on a saturday or sunday and we will go

[LoriAnderson]

would be great for some photo shoot pics.. of course not alone! haha

[hova]

cool pics!

[Pete-KT]

would be great for some photo shoot pics.. of course not alone! haha

Let me know when you and Ed wanna make it out there

[seeric]

pete


i have requests for the anal exploration pics

do you have them?

lol

[Pete-KT]

pete


i have requests for the anal exploration pics

do you have them?

lol

Nope Sorry

[uno]

pete


i have requests for the anal exploration pics

do you have them?

lol

None that he's willing to share.

[Big Red Machine]

Upper Roof

Pete is it True that "Koala" is your Street Name? and thats you tag on the Wall

[BoNgHiTtA]

Damn that is some cool shit. I would definetly be up for this in Seattle if anyone knows of some good buildings. Pretty damn cool

[SilentKnight]

Very similiar style of architecture as the BCT in Buffalo - especially the high dome interior ceilings on the ground floor.

BCT is being restored, though...its already underway. They've got the original clock reinstalled in the central lobby.

[Mr.Right - Banned For Life]

They are perfect for shoot locations.

[wedouglas]

I wouldn't go in there lol. Not exactly the safest place.

[skinnay]

those pics are fuckin awesome

[Scott McD]

A burnt out car.

A familiar scene around here...

[VicJay]

Great pics

[woj]

nice pics guys

[Downtime]

very cool pics!

[Vitasoy]

Pretty cool looking pictures man

[mattz]

wow awesome building!

[WWC-Pajio]

......nice photos!!

[abyss_al]

some nice shots in there

[minusonebit]

I didn't know you were into this stuff Pete! Detroit has to be one of the flat out best places for large abandoned shit. From what I understand, cops don't bother with most of the abandoned places nor do they have any type of security.

Most of the places still in operation dont have any type of security, for that matter.

[uno]

Most of the places still in operation dont have any type of security, for that matter.

There wasn't much security around here before 9/11. You can still get passed security if you are either slick or talk a very good game, but its tough.

[SilentKnight]

There wasn't much security around here before 9/11. You can still get passed security if you are either slick or talk a very good game, but its tough.

Havin' the gift-of-the-gab is definitely an asset. And a plausible-sounding reason why you're doing the photography. I often tell security or property owners that I'm doing historical archive photos for the Niagara Region Conservation Authority (not a total lie since I did once receive an award from them years ago). But that only works in the local area, of course.

Also depends on how you're dressed sometimes. I've had security come up to me on a few occasions and simply ask, "How much longer will you be needing for the photos?" - mistakenly thinking that I was there on official assignment or something (shrug).

Of the 80-100 abandoned places I've photographed over the years, I've only ever once run in to a potentially nasty confrontation (with a building owner), and I still managed to weasel my way outta real problems just by staying calm and talking my way out. Helps to be in my 40s...and not just some kid with a spraycan and a crowbar, heh.

[reynold]

very cool pics but the interior dark shots give me the creeps

[Pete-KT]

I wouldn't go in there lol. Not exactly the safest place.

What are you affraid of? Seriously if your affrais to explore your own town that you have issues buddy.

[BlackCrayon]

What are you affraid of? Seriously if your affrais to explore your own town that you have issues buddy.

well detroit does have the second highest murder rate in the states.

[Kevin - The PNN]

I would like to shoot there

[tyler.]

wow ! cool pics , buildings look awesome

[Pete-KT]

well detroit does have the second highest murder rate in the states.

Sounds to me like some people are scared