A Look Inside Michigan Central Station
Michigan Central Station near Corktown downtown was finally reopened after lying dormant for 26 years. As we know, back in 2018 the Ford family announced that they were going to restore Michigan Central. Detroit native, Big Sean performed when the announcement was made and was back for the grand opening.
We all know about the star-studded, “Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,” concert that was held to celebrate the re-opening of the venue. The concert, was produced by Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg had an all star lineup. That lineup featured:
- Diana Ross
- Eminem
- Big Sean
- Fantasia
- Common
- Slum Village
- The White Stripes
- Jelly Roll
- Melissa Etheridge
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
That show is now officially available to be streamed on Peacock, and the day after the show Michigan Central Station was officially opened for tours. Shannon Renee and myself were able to go there last Tuesday and check the space out.
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As someone who didn’t know the history of Michigan Central, I loved that they were able to tell the story of where the venue was and where it is now. There were many spaces where they had an old picture what that exact location looked like before the renovations and how they look now. Those pictures really show you how much work was put into this space.
While touring, Shannon brought up how surprised she was that they were able to find so many left over items, given that the space had so many things taken from it during the 26 years that it was unoccupied.
Some of the really cool things they found and had on display were; the lost and found book, an adding machine, railroad ticket stubs and a message in a bottle. Through their restoration process they were able to analyze part of the note, which was really cool. Tours are now available and opened to the public, if you have family members who have any history with the venue, I’m sure this would be super cool for them. You can book a tour on Michigan Central’s official website.
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Armandos
This spot is definitely on many favorites lists. Armando’s was established in the 1960s by Armando Galan and subsequently taken over by the Hernandez family in the 1980s. The menu features traditional Mexican food like tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. View it here.
Stop in for a bite at 4242 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Their hours are:
Monday-closed
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 am-10 pm
