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Ford Building LEGO Model displayed at the Ford Building 100th Anniversary Party

My LEGO replica of the Ford building on display in the lobby of the real Ford Building in Detroit. On November 12, 2009, a party was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building.

 

I got to meet the owner of the real Ford Building and his son at the party. Thomas Paglia Jr. purchased the Ford Building in a auction for mere $1 million in 1992. He restored the building and returned it to viability. The occupancy rate has been reported to be about 85% which is impressive considering the overall conditions in city.

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Uploaded on November 13, 2009
Taken on November 12, 2009