Michigan Central Station

Stories and video around the history and rebirth of the historic Michigan Central Station, which opened in 1914 and closed in 1988. The Ford Motor Company bought the building in 2018 and is renovating the building to make it home to the automaker's autonomous vehicle team.

Inside Michigan Central Station: Crews discover artifacts while restoring Detroit train depot

Inside Michigan Central Station: Crews discover artifacts while restoring Detroit train depot

Inside Michigan Central Station: Crews discover artifacts while restoring Detroit train depot

May 28, 2021 12:38pm EDT

Pieces of history have been found inside Michigan Central Station as crews restore the former train depot in Detroit.

Pieces of history have been found inside Michigan Central Station as crews restore the former train depot in Detroit.

Crews find 1913 letter in Stroh's beer bottle during Michigan Central Station restoration

Crews find 1913 letter in Stroh's beer bottle during Michigan Central Station restoration

Crews find 1913 letter in Stroh's beer bottle during Michigan Central Station restoration

May 27, 2021 4:19pm EDT

A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.

A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.

Police investigating break-in at Slows Bar Bq

Police investigating break-in at Slows Bar Bq

Police investigating break-in at Slows Bar Bq

April 11, 2017 7:01am EDT

Police are investigating a suspected break-in at a popular restaurant in Corktown.

Police are investigating a suspected break-in at a popular restaurant in Corktown.