G.A.R. Building

October 15 2016 | 10:00am to 11:30am

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The GAR Building was designed by architect Julian Hess and constructed as an appropriate structure for meetings and
other GAR related activities. The original construction cost was split between the Grand Army of the Republic (who paid $6,000 of the cost) and the city of Detroit (who paid the remainder of the $44,000 total cost). Construction commenced in 1897 on the five-story building.

After sitting vacant for many years, the GAR building was purchased by the media production firm Mindfield from the city of Detroit in November 2011. Mindfield has been renovating the GAR and moved into the top two floors. They lease the ground floor for restaurants and dedicate a memorial to Civil War Veterans.

Ticket Prices
Description
Price
Members
$20
Guests
$30