Most of us have parked in our fair share of high-rise structures throughout the years. These parking garages are typically quite uniform: grey concrete, yellow lines to designate separate spaces, and a whole lot of asphalt. But there’s one parking garage in Detroit that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen — and you’ll want to experience it for yourself.
Flickr/femaletrumpet02 The Michigan Building is a Detroit fixture that was first built in 1925.
Flickr/girl_in_the_d Located at 220 Bagley Avenue, it stands 13 stories tall and has a long history. During its early days, the building served as a concert hall and theatre, hosting everything from rock acts to standup comedians.
Flickr/Rex Brown In 1976, the building was largely converted into office space, but there was one issue: workers demanded more parking around the area. This forced developers to get creative.
Flickr/maduko To solve the parking dilemma, builders converted the original theatre into an ornate, one-of-a-kind parking structure that looks like something from another world.
Flickr/TNS Sofres As you park your car, you’ll admire delightful details from the original performance space, including parts of the mezzanine and balcony foyers. Your vehicle will sit among a true piece of Detroit history.
Flickr/grabadonut The ninth level of the structure features a mesmerizing plaster ceiling that once towered over musical and artistic performances throughout the 1900s.
Michigan Building/Mission Detroit Photography The windows, arches, and bits of natural light that flood the structure will simply take your breath away.
Flickr/grabadonut After a visit to this one-of-a-kind spot in the Motor City, all other parking garages will absolutely pale in comparison — but it’s an easy sacrifice to make for the beauty of the Michigan Building.
Flickr/Lisa Picard Have you ever parked your car amid such unique scenery? This intricate spot will add a little magic to an ordinarily mundane activity, and you’ll only find it right here in Michigan.
Have you ever parked in this amazing garage? If so, please share your photos in the comment section below. And, of course, don’t let the stunning walls distract you from safely parking your vehicle.
Flickr/femaletrumpet02
The Michigan Building is a Detroit fixture that was first built in 1925.
Flickr/girl_in_the_d
Located at 220 Bagley Avenue, it stands 13 stories tall and has a long history. During its early days, the building served as a concert hall and theatre, hosting everything from rock acts to standup comedians.
Flickr/Rex Brown
In 1976, the building was largely converted into office space, but there was one issue: workers demanded more parking around the area. This forced developers to get creative.
Flickr/maduko
To solve the parking dilemma, builders converted the original theatre into an ornate, one-of-a-kind parking structure that looks like something from another world.
Flickr/TNS Sofres
As you park your car, you’ll admire delightful details from the original performance space, including parts of the mezzanine and balcony foyers. Your vehicle will sit among a true piece of Detroit history.
Flickr/grabadonut
The ninth level of the structure features a mesmerizing plaster ceiling that once towered over musical and artistic performances throughout the 1900s.
Michigan Building/Mission Detroit Photography
The windows, arches, and bits of natural light that flood the structure will simply take your breath away.
After a visit to this one-of-a-kind spot in the Motor City, all other parking garages will absolutely pale in comparison — but it’s an easy sacrifice to make for the beauty of the Michigan Building.
Flickr/Lisa Picard
Have you ever parked your car amid such unique scenery? This intricate spot will add a little magic to an ordinarily mundane activity, and you’ll only find it right here in Michigan.
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