15 Old Photos Of Detroit And Their Modern Day Equivalent

By Pen Cooper | October 3, 2015

“Detroit: Evolution of a City” is an amazing collection that will give you a look at the city's "growth, decline, and revival" over the years through historic and present-day images.

Some of the city's well-known places have undergone urban makeovers, those abandoned have been overtaken by the elements, while the rest, unfortunately, are completely gone. Take a look!

 
1. Sanctuary, St. Agnes Catholic Church

1927

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2. Harper Theater

1941

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3. Grand Circus Park

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4. Lafayette and Griswold Streets

1902

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5. Brush Park

1881

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6. Packard Motor Car Company

1939

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7. Hudson Motors Administration Building

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8. Woodward Avenue and Gratiot

1949

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9. Jefferson Avenue East

1890s

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10. Jefferson Avenue and Conner

1949

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11. Metropolitan Building

1926

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12. Chalmers Motor Company

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13. Packard Assembly Line

1941

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14. Packard Plant South

1911

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15. Michigan Central Station

1975

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Source: detroiturbex.com