It was a common "field" trip for kids in the Detroit area. I went as well, and yeah, there was something very pleasant about the trip. I imagine it was notable

It was a common "field" trip for kids in the Detroit area. I went as well, and yeah, there was something very pleasant about the trip. I imagine it was notable for the fact you didn't get a ton of field trips, much less to one with giant machinery down a rickety elevator with an element of danger.