MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION

CONCOURSE and ARCADE:

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The Concourse is the other majestic hall that connects the station to the passenger tunnel.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The view of the passenger ramp from the Station Master's office.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The Arcade -- a beautiful hallway that was once peppered with little shops and services.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Looking up at one of the alcove arches.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The Women's Room was filled with leather rocking chairs for lounging while the men hung out in the Smoking Room.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The old restaurant with majestic vaulted ceiling. In the 1950s, the room was repartitioned
and a dropped ceiling was installed; that black frame still remains.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The elevator hall near the trolley entrance. "Express elevator to hell... going down!"

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The service stairs lead to the old basement food preparation area.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Looking out the southeast entrance by the old trolley loop.

Michigan Central Depot -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

The decaying carriage entrance at twilight.

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