During this series for active aging adults, participants will meet our on-site educators and listen to guest presentations. All programs include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. Sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the Outdoor Adventure Center exhibits.
Hear the story of the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station, an iconic historic building in Detroit, from the rarely told perspective of the builders who brought it back to life! Join Austin Giesey, senior project manager and leader of The Christman Company's Michigan Historic Preservation Group, and Rob Yallop, senior project manager from The Christman Company, to learn about the builders' planning process, protection of historic fabric, stabilization of the severely deteriorated structure, its rehabilitation to accommodate contemporary systems, and the painstaking restoration of its elegant exterior and magnificent interior spaces of the ground floor Train Depot.
“Ruin to Revival,” a book co-authored by the presenters, will be available for purchase after the event ($69.95, see link: https://2dandelionsbookshop.com/product/ruin-revival).
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
Register for Senior Brunch: Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station.
1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207Start: December 03, 2026 10:00 AM
End: December 03, 2026 1:00 PM
During this series for active aging adults, participants will meet our on-site educators and listen to guest presentations. All programs include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. Sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the Outdoor Adventure Center exhibits.
Hear the story of the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station, an iconic historic building in Detroit, from the rarely told perspective of the builders who brought it back to life! Join Austin Giesey, senior project manager and leader of The Christman Company's Michigan Historic Preservation Group, and Rob Yallop, senior project manager from The Christman Company, to learn about the builders' planning process, protection of historic fabric, stabilization of the severely deteriorated structure, its rehabilitation to accommodate contemporary systems, and the painstaking restoration of its elegant exterior and magnificent interior spaces of the ground floor Train Depot.
“Ruin to Revival,” a book co-authored by the presenters, will be available for purchase after the event ($69.95, see link: https://2dandelionsbookshop.com/product/ruin-revival).
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
Register for Senior Brunch: Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station.
