The Fantastic Ruin of a Modern City

What happens when a modern city made wealthy in the first third of the 20th century falls into decay and ruin after nearly half its population moves away? Look at Detroit.

Here's a few of the more spectacular images from the site:

An abandoned, burnt-out mansion.

A railway platform designed for millions of passengers, serving none for decades.

A grand theatre at the base of a skyscraper, serving as a parking lot.