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Detroit auto show makes history over its 102 years
There were no DetroitAuto Shows from1941-53 when the U.S. government outlawed all sales or delivery of new passenger cars and trucks.
When the show resumed in 1954, it was held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds as the Convention Hall, which at one time boasted America's largest exposition area on one floor, became too small for the rapidly expanding auto industry. The Detroit Auto Show remained at the fairgrounds for two more years before moving to the Detroit Artillery Armory, where it stayed until 1960.
1957 marked the first year international auto manufacturers exhibited at the Detroit Auto Show. Domestic models from the 'Big Three' now shared floor space with Volvo, German Isetta, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Porsche.
The Detroit Auto Show was renamed the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 1989. The NAIAS is a showcase for the world's vehicle introductions and has ushered in the debut of 1,049 total vehicles introductions since 1989.
Some other interesting facts about the NAIAS:
• More than 75,000 yards of carpet are used for the exhibits and aisles -- enough carpet to cover 750 football fields. Once the show is over, you can purchase the carpet at a reduced price by visiting the Donald E. McNabb Co. in Milford.
• It takes about 10 weeks to construct the auto show. Fifteen years ago, this was accomplished in four days, but today's exhibits are larger and more unique. Some exhibits even have two or more levels.
• Some exhibits are actually built twice - once in Europe or Asia as a test-run and then the exhibits are dismantled and shipped overseas to the Detroit show for final construction.
• Every year, several architectural magazines visit the NAIAS and write about the design of the exhibits, as well as the building techniques used in their construction.
• More than 1,500 carpenters, stagehands, electricians, Teamsters, riggers and ironworkers are employed full time to construct and dismantle the NAIAS. They typically work 12-14 hour days and include some double shifts.
• 1,732 people ensure the show's daily operations including: 200 janitorial workers; 500-700 catering personnel; 65 vehicle polishers; 135 car porters, 87 full-time Cobo Center staff members and 20 additional part-time Cobo Center staff members; 75 NAIAS permanent and temporary staff; and 450 auto show security personnel.
• The Detroit auto show exhibits are collectively valued in excess of $200 million, excluding the value of the more than 700 vehicles in those exhibits.
When the show resumed in 1954, it was held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds as the Convention Hall, which at one time boasted America's largest exposition area on one floor, became too small for the rapidly expanding auto industry. The Detroit Auto Show remained at the fairgrounds for two more years before moving to the Detroit Artillery Armory, where it stayed until 1960.
1957 marked the first year international auto manufacturers exhibited at the Detroit Auto Show. Domestic models from the 'Big Three' now shared floor space with Volvo, German Isetta, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Porsche.
The Detroit Auto Show was renamed the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 1989. The NAIAS is a showcase for the world's vehicle introductions and has ushered in the debut of 1,049 total vehicles introductions since 1989.
Some other interesting facts about the NAIAS:
• More than 75,000 yards of carpet are used for the exhibits and aisles -- enough carpet to cover 750 football fields. Once the show is over, you can purchase the carpet at a reduced price by visiting the Donald E. McNabb Co. in Milford.
• It takes about 10 weeks to construct the auto show. Fifteen years ago, this was accomplished in four days, but today's exhibits are larger and more unique. Some exhibits even have two or more levels.
• Some exhibits are actually built twice - once in Europe or Asia as a test-run and then the exhibits are dismantled and shipped overseas to the Detroit show for final construction.
• Every year, several architectural magazines visit the NAIAS and write about the design of the exhibits, as well as the building techniques used in their construction.
• More than 1,500 carpenters, stagehands, electricians, Teamsters, riggers and ironworkers are employed full time to construct and dismantle the NAIAS. They typically work 12-14 hour days and include some double shifts.
• 1,732 people ensure the show's daily operations including: 200 janitorial workers; 500-700 catering personnel; 65 vehicle polishers; 135 car porters, 87 full-time Cobo Center staff members and 20 additional part-time Cobo Center staff members; 75 NAIAS permanent and temporary staff; and 450 auto show security personnel.
• The Detroit auto show exhibits are collectively valued in excess of $200 million, excluding the value of the more than 700 vehicles in those exhibits.
