Detroit in Ruins

Detroit in Ruins

Creator Avatar
Created by Eric Tigre • Updated On: June 3, 2024

Various locations of central Detroit and nearby auto plants abandoned and in ruins for Foursquare users who are urban studies, architecture, cartography, and economic history enthusiasts.

Michigan Central Station is one of Detroit in Ruins.

1. Michigan Central Station

8.4
2198 Michigan Ave (at 16th St), Detroit, MI
Historic and Protected Site · Corktown · 26 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Teed: Break in by going under the bridge. We walked all the way to the roof. My foursquare pic is me on top of the roof.

Lee Plaza is one of Detroit in Ruins.

2. Lee Plaza

7.8
Detroit, MI
Roof Deck · North End · No tips or reviews
Packard Plant is one of Detroit in Ruins.

3. Packard Plant

E Grand Blvd. (at Concord St.), Detroit, MI
Structure · Lower East Detroit · 7 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Motta: Amazing place!!!

The National Theater is one of Detroit in Ruins.

4. The National Theater

118 Monroe St (Farmer St.), Detroit, MI
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Detroit · No tips or reviews
Kales Building is one of Detroit in Ruins.

5. Kales Building

76 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI
Structure · Downtown Detroit · 2 tips and reviews

Jason F.Jason F: This place is in a great location, has some amazing units and some fun neighbors.

Metropolitan Building is one of Detroit in Ruins.

6. Metropolitan Building

33 John R Street, Detroit, MI
Structure · Downtown Detroit · 1 tip

Bethany S.Bethany Shorb: Beware of what looks like black lace hanging in the corners, it's actually all spiders. For real. Not ok!

Farwell Building is one of Detroit in Ruins.

7. Farwell Building

1249 Griswold St, Detroit, MI
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Detroit · No tips or reviews
Fisher Body Plant 21 is one of Detroit in Ruins.

8. Fisher Body Plant 21

6.2
Monument · Central · 5 tips and reviews

Victor K.Victor Koos: Some invisible people check in here. I smell a poser...

Highland Park Ford Plant is one of Detroit in Ruins.

9. Highland Park Ford Plant

91 Manchester Avenue ((At Woodward Avenue)), Highland Park, MI
Structure · 1 tip

Renee T.Renee T: This region was home to many of Kahn’s industrial laboratories, including the Highland Park Ford Plant, where the Model T was produced. Unfortunately, most of the Highland Park Plant has been razed.

The GAR Building is one of Detroit in Ruins.

10. The GAR Building

(Grand River and Cass), Detroit, MI
Structure · Downtown Detroit · 1 tip

Bill F.Bill FitzGerald: Stay tuned as The GAR gets new life breathed into it.

11. St Cyrils

Sterling Heights, MI
Church · No tips or reviews

12. Wilbur Wright

1900 Calumet (rosa parks), Detroit, MI
Uncategorized · Woodbridge · No tips or reviews
Tiger Stadium is one of Detroit in Ruins.

13. Tiger Stadium

2121 Trumbull St (at Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
Baseball Field · Corktown · 7 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gadde: Atleast the flagpole is still standing. April 28,1896-September 21,2009.

Grande Ballroom is one of Detroit in Ruins.

14. Grande Ballroom

8952 Grand River, Detroit, MI
Rock Club · North End · 2 tips and reviews

Miguel A.Miguel Arreola: Classic music still echos here, listen to it

15. Dexter Bar

11820 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI
Uncategorized · North End · No tips or reviews
YMCA is one of Detroit in Ruins.

16. YMCA

23401 Jefferson Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Gym · Saint Clair Shores · No tips or reviews
Broderick Tower is one of Detroit in Ruins.

17. Broderick Tower

10 Witherell St (at Woodward Ave), Detroit, MI
Structure · Downtown Detroit · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael D'Alessandro: Stunning views, top quality amenities, and great people make this the premier place to live in Downtown Detroit.

David Whitney Building is one of Detroit in Ruins.

18. David Whitney Building

Detroit, MI
Structure · Downtown Detroit · 2 tips and reviews

Lahaina G.Lahaina Guale: Such a historic building! Beautiful!

Cass Tech High School is one of Detroit in Ruins.

19. Cass Tech High School

2501 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI
High School · Midtown · 7 tips and reviews

Nick S.Nick Sledge: Enjoy these four years because you won't get them back

Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church is one of Detroit in Ruins.

20. Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church

8501 Woodward Ave (Philadelphia), Detroit, MI
Church · Central · 1 tip
Book Tower is one of Detroit in Ruins.

21. Book Tower

1260 Washington Blvd (Griswold), Detroit, MI
Hotel · Downtown Detroit · No tips or reviews

22. Ford Auditorium

Medical Center · Northeast Ann Arbor · No tips or reviews
Dell Pryor Gallery is one of Detroit in Ruins.

23. Dell Pryor Gallery

4201 Cass Ave (Willis), Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Midtown · 1 tip

Jane F.Jane Fader: It's in the melon-colored Spiral Collective building.

The Press/321 is one of Detroit in Ruins.

24. The Press/321

321 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI
Apartment or Condo · Downtown Detroit · No tips or reviews