Detroit Olympia
Detroit Olympia, also known as Olympia Stadium, was a multi-purpose arena in Detroit. Nicknamed "The Old Red Barn", it was best known as the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL) from its opening in 1927 to 1979.
"The Old Red Barn" | |
Grand River façade, November 1964 | |
| Address | 5920 Grand River Avenue |
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| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°21′16″N 83°6′2″W |
| Owner | Detroit Red Wings (Olympia Stadium Corporation) |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | March 8, 1927 |
| Opened | October 15, 1927 |
| Closed | February 21, 1980 |
| Demolished | September 1987 |
| Construction cost | US$2.5 million ($43.9 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | C. Howard Crane |
| General contractor | Walbridge Aldinger Co. |
| Tenants | |
| Detroit Cougars/Falcons/Red Wings (NHL) (1927–1979) Detroit Olympics (CPHL/IHL) (1927–1936) Detroit Falcons (BAA) (1946–1947) Detroit Pistons (NBA) (1957–1961) | |
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