Possible New Life for Michigan Central Station? Ford Motor Co. a Buyer? YES!

**Gistok** · June-10-24, 06:08 PM

^ Burnsie... I assume that would also require a customs post at MCS? But one that wouldn't be manned fulltime, since the trains would run infrequently... I wonder how that could work?

**Burnsie** · June-10-24, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Gistok

^ Burnsie... I assume that would also require a customs post at MCS? But one that wouldn't be manned fulltime, since the trains would run infrequently... I wonder how that could work?

Other articles have indicated that the customs point would only be at the Windsor station-- which presently has 4 daily Toronto round trips. That would work fine, assuming nobody sneaks off or on the train somewhere between the MC Station and the VIA station in Walkerville. Though are there actually any examples of US customs officers being stationed in Canada??

I don't think any of those logistics have been firmly determined yet.

Back in the day, people boarding in Detroit and riding straight through to Buffalo & points east would be in a "sealed" car and not even have to go through Customs.

**401don** · June-11-24, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Burnsie

Though are there actually any examples of US customs officers being stationed in Canada??

U.S. Customs is in several Canadian airports.

**13606Cedargrove** · June-11-24, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by 401don

U.S. Customs is in several Canadian airports.

Also at the airport in Dublin, Ireland. Something to remember if you are flying to Europe. You can fly back to the U.S. from Dublin, clearing U.S. Immigration in Dublin, land at a domestic gate in the U.S., and save a ton of time at your destination. Are Lingus has connections all over Europe. Free commercial over......

**Gistok** · June-11-24, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by 13606Cedargrove

Also at the airport in Dublin, Ireland. Something to remember if you are flying to Europe. You can fly back to the U.S. from Dublin, clearing U.S. Immigration in Dublin, land at a domestic gate in the U.S., and save a ton of time at your destination. Are Lingus has connections all over Europe. Free commercial over......

Thanks for that info! I remember when I was 15, we flew charter from Detroit to Frankfurt Germany... but due to the strong headwinds, we had to stop at Gander Newfoundland on the way, to refuel. The passengers were allowed to get off and visit the duty free shop in the terminal.

I cannot remember the logistics of how we were allowed to do that... maybe because we weren't allowed to take any carry on bags with us out of the airplane, and could re-board with duty-free purchases.

**Henry Whalley** · June-18-24, 07:42 PM

Michigan Central in today's Atlantic.

The Most Dangerous Bias in Today’s America
It’s the one that stops people from hearing the good news.
By David Frum
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics...ection/678722/

**sirrealone** · June-19-24, 06:27 AM

Paywall warning.

Originally Posted by Henry Whalley

Michigan Central in today's Atlantic.

**Henry Whalley** · June-19-24, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by sirrealone

Paywall warning.

**Jimaz** · June-21-24, 09:12 PM

Michigan Central Station - 1987

A history of Michigan Central Station, shown in 1987 on a program called Sunday Times. Illuminating, yet painful to watch in light of this Detroit landmark's demise not long after the piece aired.

**Cincinnati_Kid** · June-23-24, 09:51 AM

Stolen clock, message in a bottle some of the Easter eggs at Michigan Central Station [[msn.com)

Great article on recovered artifacts at MCS

**Jimaz** · June-23-24, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

Stolen clock, message in a bottle some of the Easter eggs at Michigan Central Station [[msn.com)

Great article on recovered artifacts at MCS

It's hard to imagine an artifact more important than that clock when it's taken into account how many people relied on it to catch their train.

Hat's off to that anonymous "scrapper"

who preserved it so carefully! He knew exactly what he was doing.

**Cincinnati_Kid** · June-24-24, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

It's hard to imagine an artifact more important than that clock when it's taken into account how many people relied on it to catch their train.

Hat's off to that anonymous "scrapper"

who preserved it so carefully! He knew exactly what he was doing.

I totally agree..

**DetroiterOnTheWestCoast** · July-13-24, 10:36 PM

I’m currently in town and toured the MCS today. I found it to be stunning and highly recommend going to see it. There was a very good turnout of folks.

The building is absolutely gorgeous again, and the work involved is mind boggling. The historical information provided was more than I expected. The ups and downs of Detroit are well presented.

The open house period lasts through August and there are only limited hours.

Finished the day with a great meal at Xochimilco in Mexican Town.

**Lowell** · July-14-24, 08:40 AM

Welcome home DetroiterOnTheWestCoast! Will be interesting to learn of your other observations.

Originally Posted by DetroiterOnTheWestCoast

I’m currently in town and toured the MCS today. I found it to be stunning and highly recommend going to see it. There was a very good turnout of folks.

The building is absolutely gorgeous again, and the work involved is mind boggling. The historical information provided was more than I expected. The ups and downs of Detroit are well presented.

The open house period lasts through August and there are only limited hours.

Finished the day with a great meal at Xochimilco in Mexican Town.

**Jimaz** · August-26-24, 05:45 PM

Michael Anthony does it again. I'm sure the lighting is hiding a multitude of flaws but look at that clean roof! This was a perfect mission for a drone.

Michigan Central Station
A Drone's Eye View of Detroit's Revival

Embark on an aerial journey over Michigan Central Station, where the past meets the future in the heart of Detroit. This drone footage captures the majestic restoration of a once-abandoned symbol of the city's decline, now reborn as a beacon of innovation and mobility. Witness the grandeur of Michigan Central Station from above, showcasing its architectural beauty and the bustling activity around Ford's new mobility innovation hub. This video not only highlights the physical transformation but also reflects Detroit's ongoing renaissance, making it a must-watch for urban explorers, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of history and technology.

**Zacha341** · August-28-24, 07:46 PM

^ Very nice! My family/ parents came in, bringing their siblings on both sides, by way of this station from the south in the late 50's as part of the black migration to northern cities/ states.

That fast shot of the two bridges was quite nice. Awesome what drones can capture; the angles. The details. Dub out the noise they make and you have this! Awesome music overlay.

**Jimaz** · August-28-24, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

...That fast shot of the two bridges was quite nice....

Yes! at 6:07.

What gets me is the play of light on the brickwork. It's irregular because of the acute angle of light but there's no indication of larger-scale bowing of the bricks which would indicate an impending failure of the facade.

It's there. It's square. It was intended to last and that's exactly what it's going to do, thanks to Ford.