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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?

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.

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....

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:http://www.freep.com/VideoNetwork/2003420229001/Packard-plant

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

Best, --Roger--

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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.