Brodhead Naval Armory
Located in Detroit, Michigan

Stadiums Detroit Brodhead Naval Armory

The new armory opened in 1930, and was used as both a training facility and civic event site. The indoor drill floor was used for dances, USO mixers, auto shows, and political and sporting events. In 1932, future heavyweight champion Joe Louis fought his first career bout. Between May 1936 and 1939, improvements were made to the facility by the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that provided employment and created public works projects throughout the United States during the Great Depression. The extensive remodeling and expansion project included a basement motorpool and gymnasium; enlargement of the third floor, to add an officer's wardroom, mess hall and kitchen; and a fourth-floor penthouse wing to accommodate visiting officers.

The new armory opened in 1930, and was used as both a training facility and civic event site. The indoor drill floor was used for dances, USO mixers, auto shows, and political and sporting events. In 1932, future heavyweight champion Joe Louis fought his first career bout. Between May 1936 and 1939, improvements were made to the facility by the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that provided employment and created public works projects throughout the United States during the Great Depression. The extensive remodeling and expansion project included a basement motorpool and gymnasium; enlargement of the third floor, to add an officer's wardroom, mess hall and kitchen; and a fourth-floor penthouse wing to accommodate visiting officers.

Arena Details

Name Brodhead Naval Armory

Style Enclosed Arena
Classic Architecture

Capacity 3,000

Location 7600 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI

Architect William Buck Stratton

Owner US Navy

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Known As

Brodhead Naval Armory 1930‑2024

Detroit Naval Armory (alternate)

R. Thornton Brodhead Armory (alternate)

Teams

Eagles (WPBT) 1942-1943

Eagles (NBL) 1940-1941

Altes Lagers (MBC) 1936-1937

F i l t e r & S o r t

Arena Details

Name Brodhead Naval Armory

Style Enclosed Arena
Classic Architecture

Capacity 3,000

Location 7600 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI

Architect William Buck Stratton

Owner US Navy

Links

Find stadium collectibles on eBay

Known As

Brodhead Naval Armory 1930‑2024

Detroit Naval Armory (alternate)

R. Thornton Brodhead Armory (alternate)

Teams

Eagles (WPBT) 1942-1943

Eagles (NBL) 1940-1941

Altes Lagers (MBC) 1936-1937