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Back to EpisodesJames Monroe’s Visit & The Palace’s Grand Opening | August 13
Episode 1623
Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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Today in 1817, President James Monroe visited Detroit as part of his tour inspecting US forts post-War of 1812, and also visited Monroe, Michigan, named in his honor. On the same day in 1988, The Palace at Auburn Hills opened with a Sting concert. The venue served various sports teams and events until its demolition in July 2020.