Cobo Center

North American International Auto Show

jruss — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:48:18 -0500

The North American International Auto Show, previously called the Detroit Auto Show, began in December 1907 when the Detroit Area Dealer Association (DADA) held the event in Detroit’s Riverview Park with 17 exhibitors. The Show grew from a regional event to one of the world’s most important automobile expositions. read more »

(2365) Buildings, Renaissance Center, Construction, Detroit, 1974

eclemens — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:04:45 -0400

An aerial view of the area cleared for the construction of the Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. In the background Cobo Arena, the Tunnel to Canada, Ford Auditorium, one of the Bob-Lo boats and the skyline of Downtown Detroit are in view.

(2464) Buildings, Cobo Hall, Parking Structure, Detroit, 1970

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:24:32 -0400

An aerial view of the Cobo Hall parking structure, Detroit, Michigan.

(2464) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Dedication Ceremony, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:21:26 -0400

Common council members and civic leaders attend the Cobo Hall Dedication ceremonies, Detroit, Michigan.

(2466) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Dedication Ceremony, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:19:14 -0400

Crowds at the dedication ceremony for the newly opened Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan.

(2466) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Detroit, 1957

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:17:36 -0400

Mayor Albert Cobo and Frank Schamanski preside over the event as City Council members and their children break ground for the proposed Convention Center (Cobo Hall), Detroit, Michigan.

(2468) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:13:56 -0400

View of Jefferson Ave, looking north from Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. At right, Cobo Hall is under construction. Part of series.

(2469) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1958

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:12:12 -0400

A view of the construction of Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan.

(2470) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1958

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:10:21 -0400

The keystone section for Cobo Hall is lowered into place during an early stage of its construction, Detroit, Michigan.

(2471) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:08:48 -0400

An aerial view of the Cobo Hall construction site, Detroit, Michigan. The Guardian Building is seen at right. At left is the Detroit River. Part of series.

(2472) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:06:59 -0400

An aerial view looking north and east from river at Cobo Hall construction site, Detroit, Michigan.

(2473) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1957

eclemens — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:05:07 -0400

An aerial view of the development site as construction begins on the new convention hall (Cobo Hall), Detroit, Michigan.

(2904) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Central, 1961

eclemens — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:17:31 -0400

An aerial, 140 degree view of the skyline and riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. At center is the newly built Cobo Arena.