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Event venues / Midtown, Wayne State University athletic campus (Matthaei Physical Education Center)

Matthaei Natatorium

Wayne State's swimming and diving pool inside the Matthaei building, with 266 seats.

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The eight-lane competition pool at Matthaei Natatorium, seen from the stands
The eight-lane competition pool at Matthaei Natatorium, seen from the stands · Wayne State University Athletics · Image from the venue’s official website

01 / The story of this place

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There's an eight-lane competition pool plus a separate diving well. Recent upgrades brought a new tile deck, expanded seating, an electronic display board, new timing and new starting blocks. It has hosted NCAA national championships, conference meets and the Detroit Public School League championships. Record boards installed in March 2012 track both pool and school records.

  1. 266 seats
  2. Eight-lane pool and a separate diving well
  3. Has hosted NCAA national championships
The pool from the starting blocks, under green and gold pennants
Wayne State University Athletics · Photo from the venue’s official website
A swim meet with full stands and the diving boards in front
Wayne State University Athletics · Photo from the venue’s official website

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Event venues / Eastern Market

100 Proof

Detroit City Distillery's event venue inside the old Stroh's Ice Cream Factory, for private dinners, corporate nights, pop-ups and Lions watch parties.

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The Colony Club

A 1929 former women's club on Park Avenue turned event venue, with gilded ceilings, chandeliers and room for up to 500 guests.