The innards of the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit

Abandoned since 1957. Well, except for those two cars waaaaaaay back there. Originally designed by Albert Kahn, the Packard Plant was a modern marvel when it first opened in 1907. The plant covered 35 acres.

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Harrison Brooks says:

WOW! I wounder who owns it!?!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

patleeo says:

A ghost town right in the middle of Detroit. 35 acres, I can believe it looking at this photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

farlane says:

Hey Derek - I blogged this to Boom, Bust, Bailout & Bankruptcy Monday. Thanks for adding to the Absolute Michigan pool!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Derek Farr ( DetroitDerek ) says:

Thanks again Andy ! Love your site.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken in Detroit, Michigan (map)
Taken with a Fujifilm FinePix E510.
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Taken on May 16, 2004
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