Explore crumbling remains of newly bought Packard Plant

Over the past two months, we’ve chronicled what’s left of the plant – blocks of crumbling buildings, ravaged by scrappers, fire and extreme weather.

Over the past two months, we’ve chronicled what’s left of the plant – blocks of crumbling buildings, ravaged by scrappers, fire and extreme weather.
Part 2

The symbol of Detroit’s industrial decline attracted 111 bids from around the world.

Now the city must make a tough decision – take possession of the property or sell it for pennies on the dollar.

The plan calls for turning the abandoned plant into a sprawling hub for housing, office space and entertainment.