Abandoned for decades, Michigan Central Station has become a symbol of Detroit's decline. Ford wants to bring it back to life.

Abandoned for decades, Michigan Central Station has become a symbol of Detroit's decline. Ford wants to bring it back to life.

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Ford to remake Detroit's most famous ruin

If you've ever been to Detroit, you've probably seen Michigan Central Station. And you've probably wondered why someone didn't just tear it down. Visible from miles around, the 18-story building has been abandoned for decades and is, literally, a mere shell of its former self.