Devin Scillian, Bill Ford Jr. discuss grand opening of Book Depository building at Michigan Central

Building sat empty for 35 years

DETROIT – It was quite an opening day in Corktown on Tuesday. The old Book Depository in Detroit building long sat in the literal and figurative shadows of the Michigan Central train station.

For 35 years, it sat empty.

On Tuesday, April 25, this first big piece of the Michigan Central campus swung open its doors. Devin Scillian sat down with Ford Motor Company Chairman Bill Ford Jr. to talk about about his vision for Corktown coming together.

Watch the video above for the full story.


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About the Authors

Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.

Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service.

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