Abandoned Detroit
Abandoned Detroit by Kyle Brooky, published by Fonthill Media in 2019, explores the dramatic transformation of Detroit from a bustling metropolis to a city marked by abandonment. With 128 pages of content, this book delves into the stories behind the estimated 70,000 abandoned buildings and 31,000 empty homes that define the city’s landscape today. Through a combination of historical context and visual documentation, it invites readers to reflect on the rise and fall of this iconic American city.
The book features over 200 full-color photographs that capture the haunting beauty of various locations, including factories, schools, and hospitals. Each image is accompanied by narratives that reveal the history of these sites and the circumstances that led to their decline. Abandoned Detroit not only presents a visual journey through the remnants of the past but also engages with themes of corporate and business history, making it a significant resource for those interested in the economic and social dynamics of the Midwest.
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Few cities have seen the rise and fall that Detroit has. At its height, it was the fourth largest city in the U.S. with 1.85 million residents. Today there are less than 700,000. In 2013, the city declared bankruptcy, making it the largest municipal bankruptcy in history. There are an estimated 70,000 abandoned buildings, 31,000 empty homes, and 90,000 vacant lots in the Motor City.
This is where Abandoned Detroit picks up the story. What became of these forgotten buildings? Have you ever wondered what lies within that old building as you drive past? Join us as we step foot inside these haunting and beautiful locations including: factories, schools, nursing homes, zoos, hospitals, houses, and many more.
Featuring over 200 full-color photographs, you will witness the beauty that can be found in decay as we look at these buildings, many for the last time before they are lost forever to time or the wrecking ball. Abandoned Detroit not only takes you inside these lost places but tells the history of them and how they came to be abandoned.
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