Joe Louis Arena

The Joe Louis Arena is a defunct multi-purpose arena located in Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1979 at a cost of $57 million as a replacement for the Detroit Olympia, it sits adjacent to Cobo Center on the bank of the Detroit River and is accessible via the Joe Louis Arena station on the Detroit People Mover. The venue is named after former heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis, who grew up in Detroit. It was the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. The second oldest NHL venue after New York City's Madison Square Garden, Joe Louis Arena is owned by the city of Detroit, and operated by Olympia Entertainment, a subsidiary of team owner Ilitch Holdings. The Red Wings hosted their final game at Joe Louis Arena around the time CI&A Detroit 's 8th season started; the venue was succeeded by the new Little Caesars Arena, in Midtown Detroit, for the 2017-18 season. Joe Louis Arena will be demolished, and its site slated for redevelopment. The arena closed its doors a few months later. The Joe was scheduled to begin demolition in September but Olympia renewed the lease of the arena with the city and are using The Joe as storage and offices until November. Olympia Entertainment is moving out in November and demolition can begin as early as the 2017 Christmas season.

The Joe Louis Arena's final appearance in CI&A Detroit was in season 8 episode 7, airing on July 21, 2017.