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Detroit Olympia

Detroit Olympia
Stadium information
Location5920 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48208
Opened1927
Closed1979
Demolished1987
ArchitectC. Howard Crane
Capacity15000
TenantsDetroit Cougars/Falcons/Red Wings (NHL) (1927 � 1979)
Detroit Falcons (BAA) (1946-47)
Detroit Pistons (NBA) (1957 � 1961)
Detroit Olympics (IHL) (1927 � 1936)

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Olympia Stadium, better known as the Detroit Olympia and nicknamed The Old Red Barn, stood at 5920 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan from 1927 until 1987. It was best known as the home of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team of the National Hockey League(NHL) from its opening until 1979.


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