Detroit's Cobo Center has a new name
DETROIT - The new name for Detroit's Cobo Center was unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, held a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. The new name of Cobo Center is: TCF Center. Detroit's Cobo Center, which hosts the auto show and other major events, changed its name to remove the surname of a former mayor known for his racist policies, officials announced earlier this year. The convention center opened on the Detroit River waterfront in 1960, three years after Cobo died.
LIVE STREAM: Cobo Center to unveil new name in Detroit
DETROIT - The new name for Detroit's Cobo Center will be unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, will hold a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. Detroit's Cobo Center, which hosts the auto show and other major events, is changing its name to remove the surname of a former mayor known for his racist policies, officials announced earlier this year. Chemical Bank and TCF announced a merger earlier this year, with the combined holding company and bank now operating under the TCF name and brand. The convention center opened on the Detroit River waterfront in 1960, three years after Cobo died.