Postcard, "Cobo Hall," circa 1960
THF701747 / Postcard, "Cobo Hall," circa 1960
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Artifact Overview
Cobo Hall opened in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960. Located on the Detroit River, the convention center and arena complex hosted meetings, concerts, sporting events, and other activities. Notably, it is the longtime home of the annual North American International Auto Show. The facility was renamed Huntington Place in 2021.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1960
Subject Date
circa 1960
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
98.82.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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