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This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

The final resting place of one of Chicago’s most iconic drill rappers.

Once the extravagant escape of the Ford family, this enigmatic ruin now stands as a haunting reminder of its former glory.

An abandoned Victorian-era amusement park is rusting away amidst luxury houses.

A sealed test tube said to hold Thomas Edison's dying breath was given to the inventor's friend and mentee, Henry Ford.

Where the Model T was made and the assembly line was invented.

An ornate Detroit church, left empty and ravaged by time.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

Train cars and railroad artifacts abound at this restaurant devoted to railway history.

Detroit housing collective working to create an "environment for revolutionary change."

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.

Standing guard on top of an old, vacant ice cream shop.

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

Abandoned concert venue legendary for its rock counterculture.

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.

Once a bastion of its community, this gothic cathedral now stands as a haunting ruin.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.