After a Summer of Renovation, Music Venue Fillmore Detroit Revives 93-Year-Old History

“You’re really going to notice (the renovations) when you look at the stage,” says Detroit News reporter Melody Baetens.

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The music venue Fillmore Detroit is back open after four months of renovations.

Originally opened in 1925 as a movie house, the renovations have brought some of these historic elements back to life.

WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper speaks with Detroit News reporter Melody Baetens about the restorations.

Baetens says when people walk in they will see new carpet, a new chandelier, and a new bar area.

“But you’re really going to notice (the renovations) when you look at the stage,” says Baetens. “It’s brighter. The ceiling has been restored. It’s totally gorgeous.”

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  • Ryan Patrick Hooper
    Ryan Patrick Hooper is the award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. Hooper has covered stories for the New York Times, NPR, Detroit Free Press, Hour Detroit, SPIN and Paste magazine.