Saturday August 9, 2008
Tour of The Fillmore Theater (formerly State Theater)
$40 per person
"Join us behind the scenes for an exclusive look inside seven historic venues that comprise one of America’s most important collections of early 20th Century theaters. As Preservation Wayne’s biggest walking tour of the year, the annual Theater District tour showcases the amazing architecture of downtown theaters in Detroit’s premier entertainment district.
Now in its 20th year, the tour has helped promote the entertainment district and has seen six theaters, including the Fox and the Century, restored since it began. Led by theater history buffs who enjoy sharing their knowledge of the buildings, business and anecdotes, the tour illuminates the importance of preserving our historic architecture. While the Madison, the Adams and the United Artists are no longer accessible to the public, the remnants of the magnificent Michigan Theatre are still visible above the 3-story parking deck where scenes from movies like "8 Mile" and "The Island" were filmed.
Tour groups are limited in size and depart every half hour from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration and tours begin in the lobby of the State Theater on Woodward Avenue, one block south of the Fox. Parking is available at the Fox Garage, located just north of the Fox Theater, on Montcalm, directly west of Hockeytown Café. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Tickets: $40 per person; Payment by cash, check, and MasterCard or Visa is accepted. Tickets include a boxed lunch at the Detroit Opera House. Reservations are required.
Please note: Tours usually last between four and four and one half hours. Tours depart rain or shine, so please check ahead and dress appropriately. Call us at (313) 577-7674 us for more information."