Grande Ballroom, Detroit

Name: Grande Ballroom
Address: 8952 Grand River, Detroit, United States

#89 among attractions in Detroit

Nightlife, Music and shows, Rock club, Music venue

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The Grande Ballroom is a historic live music venue located at 8952 Grand River Avenue in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. The building was designed by Detroit engineer and architect Charles N. Agree in 1928 and originally served as a multi-purpose building, hosting retail business on the first floor and a large dance hall upstairs. During this period the Grande was renowned for its outstanding hardwood dance floor which took up most of the second floor. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1909 (115 years ago)Capacity: 1837Coordinates: 42°21'53"N, 83°7'42"W

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8952 Grand RiverRosa Parks (Petoskey-Otsego)Detroit United States

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Grande Ballroom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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