Ypsilanti auto museum considered 'Detroit gem'
Though the building sitting at 100 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti may look more or less the same as it did decades ago, the former Hudson car dealership has seen its fair share of history, according to a WXYZ Detroit report.
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum is located in Depot Town.
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Since the idea for the project came about in the mid-90s, the museum has expanded to two other buildings nearby, each offering a different glimpse at automotive history. The second building mostly is dedicated to Kaiser Frazer automobiles, which were made in the Ypsilanti plant where B-24 bombers were built during World War II, according to the report.
The locations also offer replications of older automobiles, legendary NASCAR cars and a service area where the vehicles are kept in running condition.
Comments
jns131
Sat, Jul 13, 2013 : 4:41 p.m.
This is an Ypsilanti gem not a Detroit gem. We don't need Detroits creditors visiting our neck of the woods for money. So go away Detroit. This is OUR gem not yours.
newsboy
Sat, Jul 13, 2013 : 3:47 a.m.
Detroit Ypsi? Same on me for sameing both of them.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 : 10:43 a.m.
Since, evidently, Ypsilanti isn't allowed to claim its own gem I'm surprised Ann Arbor let Detroit beat it to the punch.
martini man
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 : 1:44 a.m.
I remember my father buying a brand new 1948 Hudson from that dealership. It's great that the historic aspect of those cars can be kept alive. However, I saw no mention by name, of Carl Miller, who operated that dealership for many years, or his son Jack, who was involved long after the demise of the Hudson brand.
Honest Abe
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 : 4:51 a.m.
Wow! You remember pops buying a 1948 Hudson? That is freaking sweet!
talker
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 : 2:56 a.m.
Thanks for the information. We went into the place once, but we see it when we go to Sidetrack. Last week we ate at the outdoor section of Sidetrack that is directly across the street and tracks from the Hudson showroom/museum.
Top Cat
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:45 p.m.
Regardless, it is truly a "gem" and anyone who hasn't been there is missing something.
Linda Peck
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:44 p.m.
Give me a break. It is an Ypsilanti gem. Ypsilanti has a lot of history to be proud of, not just cars. It is a great town with a lot of fabulous architecture and charm.
Top Cat
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:46 p.m.
And great places to eat and drink beer!
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:25 p.m.
not 'detroit gem' it's an 'ypsilanti gem'
brian
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 10:32 p.m.
Ypsi is so full of history, I love my town.
obviouscomment
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:08 p.m.
"Detroit gem"??? I think they are a little lost...drive west for about another 45 minutes and try again.
obviouscomment
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:12 p.m.
lol oops they would be even more lost...I meant they should drive east. I guess I was just thinking Ypsilanti is 45 minutes west of any "Detroit Gem"
An Arborigine
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 8:01 p.m.
Detroit has so few gems of their own, can't blame them for venturing all the way to Ypsi to find one.