Detroit is celebrating a cornerstone of our city as the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center turns 70.
“This is where the business of the City of Detroit is conducted, the business of the people of Detroit, as well as the courts of Wayne County,” explained Sharon Madison, the board chair of the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority.
The building is named in honor of Coleman A. Young, the first African-American mayor of the City of Detroit.
While appearing on “Live In The D,” Madison also spoke about how the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center has become a gathering place for other reasons, such as having the Spirit of Detroit statue outside of the building.
“It is truly a symbol of the city,” she said.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a special program at 1 p.m.
The celebration is happening in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center’s Erma L. Henderson Auditorium, Atrium, and Lobby.
There will be bands, artwork displayed, and cupcakes, Madison said.
Watch the video above to learn more about the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.