Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch
January 23 2014 | 10:00am to 11:30am
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
Thursday Tour!
The Detroit Branch is the only branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Founded in 1927, the bank was originally located at 160 W. Fort Street, although it has since relocated to a building in Detroit's Eastern Market Historic District. Sitting on 17 acres of land, the $80-million, 220,000-square-foot building is one of the most secure and heavily guarded structures in the city of Detroit. It houses one of the largest single repositories of currency in the country and is responsible for destroying old money, sending out new money to banks, inspecting currency for counterfeit bills, and conducting extensive economic analyses. It also ensures that banks comply with regulatory requirements.
Tickets available to members only until December 23.
Detroit Historical Society member benefits include priority registration for all tours and programs. For information on becoming a member please call Alanna Shahly at 313.833.0158. Call Rebecca McDonald at 313.833.1801for more information.
