These was a discussion on this site explaining why the
lower entry way building at the Michigan Central Depot
resembles a famous church in Paris. I recall reading, I
think, that someone in the Vanderbilt family was very
impressed by the architectural design of a church in|
Paris. She or others in the Vanderbilt family may have
encouraged the architects, Stem and Read, to consider
that suggestion.

Knowing how to please those who commission them, the
architects took that suggestion seriously and so the currently
restored building resembles an impressive Parisian building.

Thank you very much for your comments.