But when the National Aeronautics Advisory Committee pointed out the field 's proximity to the mechanical and industrial centers of Detroit , the price was paid .
That year , Joy offered to sell the property for $190,000 , a price government appraisers felt was too high .
When the National Aeronautics Advisory Committee pointed out the field 's proximity to the mechanical and industrial centers of Detroit , the price was paid .
That year , Joy offered to sell the property for $190,000 , a price government appraisers felt was too high .