Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings, Travel
Cover of the book Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium by Robert Wimmer, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Wimmer ISBN: 9781439630051
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: December 5, 2001
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Robert Wimmer
ISBN: 9781439630051
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: December 5, 2001
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
For over a half century Olympia Stadium was THE entertainment venue in Detroit. Almost every major sports and entertainment event was played there. The major tenant was the Detroit Red Wings. Most of the major touring ice shows also skated at the Olympia; great entertainers such as Elvis, the Beatles, KISS, Isaac Hayes, Alice Cooper, Lawrence Welk, John Denver, the Lone Ranger, and the Globetrotters stopped by to perform. In Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium, the author leads the reader on a fascinating journey, through the use of over 200 historic photographs, allowing us a glimpse into that building on Grand River and McGraw that was a second home to many. This volume also features the people behind the scenes who made the popcorn, cleaned the ice, sold drinks and food; took your tickets; saw you to your seats. The media, which reported the events on radio, TV, and in the newspapers, and the Red Wing Alumni who have been skating for over 40 years in old timers games rising money for charities, are all part of this celebration of Detroit's history.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
For over a half century Olympia Stadium was THE entertainment venue in Detroit. Almost every major sports and entertainment event was played there. The major tenant was the Detroit Red Wings. Most of the major touring ice shows also skated at the Olympia; great entertainers such as Elvis, the Beatles, KISS, Isaac Hayes, Alice Cooper, Lawrence Welk, John Denver, the Lone Ranger, and the Globetrotters stopped by to perform. In Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium, the author leads the reader on a fascinating journey, through the use of over 200 historic photographs, allowing us a glimpse into that building on Grand River and McGraw that was a second home to many. This volume also features the people behind the scenes who made the popcorn, cleaned the ice, sold drinks and food; took your tickets; saw you to your seats. The media, which reported the events on radio, TV, and in the newspapers, and the Red Wing Alumni who have been skating for over 40 years in old timers games rising money for charities, are all part of this celebration of Detroit's history.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Remembering the Kennebunks by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Shinnecock Indian Nation by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Max Factor and Hollywood by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Freedomland by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Hudson River Bridges by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Cincinnati Beer by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Boats and Boating on Cranberry Lake by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Big Bear by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Kiowa County by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Carmichael by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Currituck by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Georgia High School Football by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Downtown Newport News by Robert Wimmer
Cover of the book Around Boron by Robert Wimmer
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy