Where is Joe Louis Arena located?
Detroit, Michigan
Joe Louis Arena
| Address | 19 Steve Yzerman Drive |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°19′31″N 83°3′5″WCoordinates: 42°19′31″N 83°3′5″W |
| Owner | City of Detroit |
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Did they tear down Joe Louis Arena?
Joe Louis Arena closed in summer 2017 and has been completely demolished for more than a year. In late 2019, the Sterling Group acquired the 5-acre arena site, plus the nearby 3,000-space Joe Louis Area parking garage, in a complex $14.1 million deal with the city that included paying the city’s demolition costs.
What is being built in place of Joe Louis Arena?
Early construction work for a 25-story apartments tower is now underway at the site of the demolished Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, although details about the project remain scarce.
Where do the Detroit Red Wings play?
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit Red Wings / Arena/Stadium
Why did they get rid of Joe Louis Arena?
Arena along Detroit River comes down The city considered imploding the building, but it could’ve been a risk to water and sewage facilities, as well as the Detroit River, so Joe Louis was instead dismantled.
Why was it called Joe Louis Arena?
Joe Louis Arena was home to the Detroit Red Wings before the opening of Little Caesars Arena in 2017. Built in 1979 for $34 million, it is named for legendary Detroit boxer Joe Louis.
How many hotel rooms are in downtown Detroit?
5,000
Metro Detroit currently has approximately 36,000 available hotel rooms that are competitively priced and full of amenities. Around 5,000 of these hotel rooms are downtown.
How many people does Joe Louis hold?
20,066Joe Louis Arena / Capacity
Where did Red Wings play before Joe Louis?
Detroit Olympia
The Detroit Olympia opened in 1927 and served as the team’s home arena until the midpoint of the 1979–80 season when the Wings moved into Joe Louis Arena.