When: Sat., April 20, 12-3 p.m., Sat., May 18, 1-4 p.m., Sat., June 15, 1-4 p.m., Sat., July 20, 1-4 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m., Sat., Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 12-3 p.m. 2019
Discover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage.
This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.
Ride Distance: approximately 15 miles