Deep within the woods of Maybury State Park west of Northville, a pair of dilapidated cars remain as silent witnesses to a bygone era. One, overturned and skeletal, barely resembles a vehicle. The other, upright but stripped of its parts, stands as a haunting reminder of decay.
The park’s history is as intriguing as its eerie relics. Once a bustling hub, the Maybury Sanatorium opened its doors in 1919. A self-contained city, it boasted 40 buildings and its own power plant. However, as medical advancements rendered its services obsolete, the sanitarium closed in 1969. By 1975, most of its structures had been demolished. The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources then acquired the land, transforming it into the serene Maybury State Park we know today.
The cars would be difficult to remove so I guess it was determined it would be best for them to stay where they are near the mountain bike trail. Not much remains of the sanitarium but a few foundations and some old roads. I am glad the cars are there as a reminder of a different time.
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