Before and After – The Sad Story of the Packard Plant

[dumb person]

Was there someone living in that factory in exchange for maintaining the grounds? i seem to remember that was posted on fordbarn once before.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by dumb person

Was there someone living in that factory in exchange for maintaining the grounds? i seem to remember that was posted on fordbarn once before.

Yes, I was also wondering what happened to him.

[29ModelA]

Originally Posted by dumb person

Was there someone living in that factory in exchange for maintaining the grounds? i seem to remember that was posted on fordbarn once before.

I remember the video, the whole time I figured he was probably just a squatter that had everyone convinced he was 'looking over it.'

I spent a decent amount of my time in the early 2000's in Detroit. I had lots of fun and did stay out of trouble, but I really do wish I could have seen what Michigan's once fine cities actually were. I have lived here all my life, and truly love the state, but after travelling with my job that I took 2 years ago, and seeing pictures of what we once had, I can't help but think that it has become a sh^t hole - well anything below Arenac County or so anyway. The Whitehall area and north over on the west side is nice too.

[Vanspeed]

I have been there, to the Packard plant and many other once beautiful buildings and neighborhoods and it is very sad what happened to the city. I was born in Redford, a town next to Detroit. I still live in the Detroit area. It is very unfortunate what happened in Detroit but after the riots it was left to crumble. It is coming back, but very slowly. The biggest problem is that everyone left Detroit, moved out to the suburbs and left the city. It will be back I think, hopefully in my lifetime.

[t-head]

Originally Posted by Vanspeed

I have been there, to the Packard plant and many other once beautiful buildings and neighborhoods and it is very sad what happened to the city. I was born in Redford, a town next to Detroit. I still live in the Detroit area. It is very unfortunate what happened in Detroit but after the riots it was left to crumble. It is coming back, but very slowly. The biggest problem is that everyone left Detroit, moved out to the suburbs and left the city. It will be back I think, hopefully in my lifetime.

I believe you are right, it is very sad about what has happened but unfortunately the one constant in life and time is change and that is what we are witnessing.

Many thanks to all for your input, here and on The Old Motor.