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60 Minutes Last night
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markinroseburg
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Saw a segment on 60 minutes about Detroit being bankrupt and slowly trying to come back.... They showed many shots of abandoned and decrepit buildings and factories. Was I mistaken, but did they showed some footage of the Packard Plant? Sure looked like it.

Anyone else confirm?

Posted on: 2013/10/14 16:09
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Re: 60 Minutes Last night
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RogerDetroit
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Yes, I can confirm that 60 Minutes showed shots of the PMCC buildings on East Grand Boulevard. Some were taken from the ground level and several were taken from a helicopter.

The buildings are instantly recognizable.

Posted on: 2013/10/14 16:12
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1941 Model 160 Convertible Sedan
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Re: 60 Minutes Last night
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markinroseburg
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YES! I knew it!!! High five for me. I was explaining it to the wife during the show - I about came up off the couch - "That's the Packard plant!!!!" I yelled..... The wife calmly said "yes, Dear" - asked her if we had $22,000 to buy it. The answer was a very cold, resounding "No, Dear". Hey guys, I tried....

Posted on: 2013/10/14 16:20
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RogerDetroit
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Hello Mark:

Just so you know, the auction is still open and bidding for all the lots BEGINS at $21,000 - it could go higher.

The "winning" bidder will be relieved of all prior real estate taxes, but will be responsible for a tax bill of slightly more than $100,000 per year afterward.

You need to see this video:freep.com/VideoNetwork/2003420229001/Packard-plant

And these then and now photos:freep.com/article/20121202/NEWS01/120823062

Best, --Roger--

Posted on: 2013/10/14 17:12
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1941 Model 160 Convertible Sedan
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HH56
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Just so you know, the auction is still open and bidding for all the lots BEGINS at $21,000 - it could go higher. The "winning" bidder will be relieved of all prior real estate taxes, but will be responsible for a tax bill of slightly more than $100,000 per year afterward.

And then you'll need the few odd million here and there to pay for whatever you decide to do (or the city makes you do) with the place.

Posted on: 2013/10/14 17:23
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