Cobo is physically linked to all downtown detroit hotels and entertainment districts by the detroit people mover, the only elevated railway system of its kind in the united states. Get the elton john setlist of the concert at cobo arena, detroit, mi, usa on october 5, 1973 from the goodbye yellow brick road tour and other elton john setlists for free on setlist. Cobo center, renamed tcf center in 2019, is detroits convention hall. Thanks for visiting our site and checking out the the legendary cobo. Browse expedias selection of 299 hotels and places to. Oct 29, 20 want to watch the giant big show fall off the roof of the cobo arena and into the detroit river at wcw halloween havoc on this date in history.
Dec 07, 2019 cobo arena was only used by the ohl for one season, 199091, before the expansion detroit ambassadors moved to joe louis arena next door. It is a large convention venue located along jefferson avenue in downtown detroit at 1 washington boulevard. Cobo arena was only used by the ohl for one season, 199091, before the expansion detroit ambassadors moved to joe louis arena next door. We have spent the last 3 years working incredibly hard on this project and we now have the end in sight. From the 80s pistons to bob seger, eminem to miguel cabrera, the motor city is a rich tapestry of compelling figures, unbelievable moments, and uniquely american ingenuity. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget.
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Detroits essential civil rights sites, mapped curbed. The arena opened in 1961 and was gutted on the inside in 2015. Van halens third world tour, and first full headlining tour. The book seems to me very interesting because all the events during nixons long political journey, especially stories of the cold war. Duggan bid to rename cobo draws young support, criticism. One end of the arena is flat and contains no seats. Book now with choice hotels near cobo hall, michigan in detroit, mi. October 6, 2009 kiss release sonic boom, their first studio album in 11 years.
Cobo center also boasts one of the largest contiguous exhibit floor space in north america and an adjacent arena joe louis arena. It is the arena portion of detroits primary convention center, cobo center. Joe louis arena, or the joe as it is known locally, is located on the detroit river adjacent to cobo. I had seen a chart which had the word cobo arena demolished from a few years back. Cobo center, formerly cobo hall, is a convention center along jefferson and washington avenues in downtown detroit, michigan. Cobo center has borne the name of former mayor albert cobo since it.
It was the largest civil rights march in history at the time, drawing a. The album receives worldwide critical acclaim from fans and press. This will show the total cobo arena 2020 schedule laid on top of a computergenerated calendar so guests can see a full months dates at a time. January 31, 1974 hersheypark arena, derry, pa supported by blue oyster cult and white witch february 1, 1974 pittsburgh civic arena, pittsburgh, pa february 3, 1974 cobo arena, detroit, mi supported by bedlam and spooky tooth february 4, 1974 cincinnati gardens, cincinnati, oh supported by bob seger. The arena was the site of several memorable moments in music and entertainment history, including recordings of popular live albums from kiss and bob seger that helped raise their stature around.
Designed by gino rossetti, the center opened in 1960. The concert history of cobo arena detroit, mi concert. The 12,000seat cobo arena opened in 1960 and was home to the detroit pistons from 19611978. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you.
Book now at 35 restaurants near cobo arena on opentable. It served as the home court of the nba s detroit pistons from 1961 to 1978 and the host of the ncaa division i mens indoor track and field championships from 1965 to 1981. To comply with covid19related restrictions, you may see reduced availability in certain locales, and reservations may be subject to cancellation. With travelocitys long list of cheap hotels near cobo arena, youre sure to find the perfect place to stay within your preferred budget. I remember concerts at cobo arena detroit home facebook. Outside of tcf center in 2015, following the renovation and repurposing of the former cobo arena structure. Apr 18, 2014 few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as detroit. I remember concerts at cobo arena detroit posts facebook. May, 2020 book now at 35 restaurants near cobo arena on opentable. The revitalized cobo center complex no longer has a formal arena, as many remember it. Our exhibitor resources can help you save time and money, which add up to great business opportunities once showtime rolls around. United states of america hotels, motels, resorts and inns. Cobo arena detroit tickets, schedule, seating chart. The fans of the arena will be happy to know the venue remains under a very gorgeous makeover.
They called it cobo arena back when it was barely attached. Just unearthed the following little tidbit regarding cobo hall for all of you detroit history fans. Cobo, who served as the citys mayor from 1950 until his death in 1957. Cobo center formerly cobo hall is a convention center situated along jefferson and washington avenues in downtown detroit. Detroits cobo arena, sometimes referred to as cobo hall, has been the epicenter of countless important moments in music history. Expanded in 1989, the present 2,400,000 sq ft 220,000 m 2 complex contains 723,000 sq ft 67,200 m 2 of exhibition space, with 623,000 square. Chemical bank gets new rights to rename cobo center. Expanded in 1989, the present 2,400,000 sq ft 220,000 m 2 complex contains 723,000 sq ft 67,200 m 2 of exhibition space, with 623,000 square feet. Rush concert setlist at cobo arena, detroit on december 2. Here is a photo of what we thought was the planned arena demolish work. Tcf center, formerly known as cobo hall and cobo center, is a convention center in. Cobo arena hasnt hosted a show since phish played there in 2009. Did tonya hardings exhusband and her bodyguard really orchestrate the attack on nancy kerrigan. The first event held at cobo hall was the 43rd auto industry dinner, held on october 17, 1960.
The first convention at cobo center was the florist telegraph delivery ftd in 1960. Built in 1960, cobo hall has been home to the north american international auto show since 1965. Book now and let us make your next vacation the easiest of your life. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Detroits cobo center through the years the detroit news. The mayors mackinac speech set the stage for us to be able to do this, really showing the history and the importance of. Cobo arena was the sheiks kingdom, the seat of his nefarious.
Cobo is physically linked to all downtown detroit hotels and entertainment districts by the detroit people mover, the only. Book a hotel near cobo arena, downtown detroit travelocity. Big savings and low prices on cobo center, detroit, michigan. Find cobo arena venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. From left to right notable buildings include, cobo and arena, michcon building, and citycounty building. Cobo center in detroit to get new name, new history. But arguably the complexs most significant event took place on june 23, 1963 at its former arena. Want to watch the giant big show fall off the roof of the cobo arena and into the detroit river at wcw halloween havoc on this date in history. Elton john concert setlist at cobo arena, detroit on.
However, there are a few big obstacles that we still need to overcome to complete the film. Rush cobo arena, detroit, mi dec 2, 1978 dec 02 1978 golden earring cobo arena, detroit, mi dec 2, 1978 dec 02 1978 last updated. Well match a lower price and refund the difference. If you have a desire to view the times for cobo arena tickets 2020 in calendar view your welcome to click the calendar view logo at the uppermost part of the listings in the right side top corner. The ohl arena guide cobo arena, detroit ambassadors. Cobo center was formerly called cobo hall and cobo arena. Jayz performed a free show in support of presidential nominee barack obama at cobo on october 4, 2008, in an effort to get people to register to vote. Special limited edition show commemorative from the 925 and 926 shows at the legendary cobo arena. Hotels near cobo hall, michigan in mi choice hotels.
Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in. Cobo arena was an arena that was part of the facilitys complex. Save on popular hotels near cobo arena, downtown detroit. Browse expedias selection of 285 hotels and places to stay closest to cobo arena. September 25, 2009 kiss opens the us leg of their alive 35 tour with a triumphant sold out show at cobo arena in detroit. The first event was the 43rd auto industry dinner on oct. Kiss concert history online tourbooks 2009 cobo alive 35. Cobo hall and cobo arena stand sidebyside at the foot of downtown. Rail opened 34 shows including a date run billed as the. Detroit natives book reveals naacp ploy to muscle in on 1963 mlk rally. Save on popular hotels near cobo center, downtown detroit. They moved into the newly built cobo arena in 1961, playing there until 1978.
The arena, which is one of the oldest in the nhl, is also one of the few that still holds its original name without a corporate sponsorship. The attack happened on january 6, 1994 at cobo arena in detroit michigan, where kerrigan had just finished a practice session for the u. Top 10 hotels closest to cobo center in downtown detroit from. Eisenhower was the keynote speaker, and the ceremony aired live on wxyztv. Beck bogert appice cobo arena detroit, mi 4873 youtube. Situated on the banks of the detroit river, in americas motor city, cobo arena has played live recording studio to the following projects in part, or in whole. Tcf centers flexible exhibit hall configurations ensures prime space for all exhibitors and ease. Boblo boats sit in the water in front of ford auditorium. Tcf center, formerly known as cobo hall and cobo center, is a convention center in downtown detroit, michigan, owned by the detroit regional convention facility authority drcfa. Cobo hall and cobo arena stand sidebyside at the foot of downtown detroit and along the detroit river wednesday afternoon, jan. Records billboard, page 7, 18 july 1970, public domain.
It was named after albert cobo, mayor of detroit from 1950 to 1957. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your hotel near cobo. It served as the home court of the nbas detroit pistons from 1961 to 1978 and the host of the ncaa division i mens indoor track and field championships from 1965 to 1981. Located at 1 washington boulevard, the facility was originally named after former mayor of detroit, albert cobo expanded in 1989, the present 2,400,000squarefoot 220,000 m 2 complex has 723,000 square feet. Cobo center events and concerts in detroit cobo center. Top 20 best hotels near cobo center, detroit, michigan. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as detroit. Kiss online kiss chronology the complete history of kiss. In the far central left background is tiger stadium. Aug 1, 20 boblo boats sit in the water in front of ford auditorium. Located along the detroit riverfront on jefferson avenue, it is named for albert e.
Feb 06, 2020 built in 1960, cobo hall has been home to the north american international auto show since 1965. Check with restaurants for the latest availability. Prepared for urban archaeology class, wayne state university, march 2014. Duggan pushes to strip cobo name from convention center. Hudsons, greater penobscot building, buhl building book cadillac hotel, and the book building are visible. Jayz performed a free show in support of presidential nominee barack obama at cobo on.
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