Instant Alert: Haunting photos show how run-down the abandoned Detroit Lions stadium has become

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Haunting photos show how run-down the abandoned Detroit Lions stadium has become by Megan Willett and Cork Gaines on Jan 1, 2017, 9:54 PM Advertisement After 40 years, the former stadium of the Detroit Lions will be torn down this spring, according to The Detroit News. The massive building cost $55.7 million to build when it was first constructed back in 1975. It hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982, a Michael Jackson Victory Tour concert in 1984, and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. But by 2002, the Detroit Lions had moved into Ford Field in downtown Detroit and the Silverdome was abandoned. Since then, it's been used only sporadically and suffered major damage after a 2013 winter storm destroyed its inflatable roof. Photographer Johnny Joo gained access to the Silverdome back in 2014 and 2015. He toured the stadium with friends and shared his amazing pictures of the now-defunct building with Tech Insider. The Silverdome will be demolished this spring 2016 after sitting virtually abandoned since 2002. Source: Detroit Free Press In its heyday, it could seat more than 80,300 people. Source: Detroit Free Press The building was home to the Detroit Lions from 1975 until 2002 and to the Detroit Pistons from 1978 until 1988. Source: Detroit Free Press See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011