I don't know John but for some reason Detroit and Woodward are taking the credit.
Detroit's history traces Woodward
August 17, 2007
1807: The avenue is designed by territorial Judge Augustus Elias Brevoort Woodward after Detroit's great fire of 1805. He calls the street, part of an old Indian trail, Woodward but insists it is named because it goes north, toward the woods.
1817: The road is constructed of logs.
1830: Woodward begins to fill with mostly frame houses and churches -- First Presbyterian, St. Paul's Episcopal and First Methodist among them -- leading to one stretch nicknamed Piety Hill.
1849: Woodward extends to Pontiac.
1894: Whitney Mansion is completed for industrialist and lumberman David Whitney.
1909: Woodward is paved between 6 and 7 Mile roads, making it the first stretch of concrete road in the nation.
1910: Henry Ford begins making cars at a massive new factory in Highland Park.
1911: J.L. Hudson's moves from the old Detroit Opera House.
Another quote from Woodward Ave. History.
At the onset of the automobile industry in the early 1900s, the roadway was asphalt paved over wooden blocks in downtown Detroit. Northern portions remained covered with gravel or planked. The majority of the road was dirt, which became rutted with mud during the spring. In 1909, responding to demand for smoother roads by bicyclists and early auto owners, the first mile of concrete highway in the world was laid by Wayne County between Six and Seven Mile Roads in Greenfield Township (present-day Northwest Detroit). Constructed in less than three months at a cost of $13,493, the new roadway construction technique attracted international attention, as its advocates claimed concrete more durable, cleaner and easier to maintain than former methods. In 1916, the entire 27-mile length of Woodward Avenue to Pontiac was paved and, in 1919, the first three-color traffic light appeared on the thoroughfare. In the 1920s, Michigan Legislature proposed widening Woodward to 200 feet from Detroit to Pontiac. Underway by 1926, the construction project provided an eight-lane boulevard from Six Mile Road to Pontiac.
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WDC dates for 2008 & Possible events
2008 WDC Dates from Thursday, August 14th thur to Sunday, August 17th
Thursday, August 14th
Meet & Greet
Tailgate Pizza Party @ the Marriott in Warren
Friday, August 15th
Possible GM Tech Center Tour (E-mailed Chevy Club today)
Cruise the 16 Mile Woodward Strip
Lunch on Woodward Ave (Trying to make arraignments)
Banquet Friday Night (Place and time to be announced)
Saturday, August 17th
Woodward Lot & Lunch BBQ
Possible car pooling into Birmingham area and Chevy Triangle lot in shifts
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 A.M. Breakfast for those whom are staying over
After a review of this past year and traffic on Woodward Ave......I have decided to move the Banquet to Friday night.
My SSR: Black, '03, 1sb, #1256, License Plate was WOW FCTR
Quote:
Originally Posted by HotRodGirl
2008 WDC Dates from Thursday, August 14th thur to Sunday, August 17th
Thursday, August 14th
Meet & Greet
Tailgate Pizza Party @ the Marriott in Warren
Friday, August 15th
Possible GM Tech Center Tour (E-mailed Chevy Club today)
Cruise the 16 Mile Woodward Strip
Lunch on Woodward Ave (Trying to make arraignments)
Banquet Friday Night (Place and time to be announced)
Saturday, August 17th
Woodward Lot & Lunch BBQ
Possible car pooling into Birmingham area and Chevy Triangle lot in shifts
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 A.M. Breakfast for those whom are staying over
After a review of this past year and traffic on Woodward Ave......I have decided to move the Banquet to Friday night.
Well now that you have 2008 planned....what's up for 2009?
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150000 miles 10/22/08
My SSR: '03 Smokin' Asphalt, Vin 1656 B-day 11/13/03, Slightly modified via bad influence hdflstf & TommyB
Quote:
Originally Posted by HotRodGirl
2008 WDC Dates from Thursday, August 14th thur to Sunday, August 17th
Thursday, August 14th
Meet & Greet
Tailgate Pizza Party @ the Marriott in Warren
Friday, August 15th
Possible GM Tech Center Tour (E-mailed Chevy Club today)
Cruise the 16 Mile Woodward Strip
Lunch on Woodward Ave (Trying to make arraignments)
Banquet Friday Night (Place and time to be announced)
Saturday, August 17th
Woodward Lot & Lunch BBQ
Possible car pooling into Birmingham area and Chevy Triangle lot in shifts
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 A.M. Breakfast for those whom are staying over
After a review of this past year and traffic on Woodward Ave......I have decided to move the Banquet to Friday night.
Was that the facility across from the hotel? I could guess what they do ... but what would the tour consist of? Is there cool stuff to see?
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My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Quote:
Originally Posted by LT's SSR
Was that the facility across from the hotel? I could guess what they do ... but what would the tour consist of? Is there cool stuff to see?
Yes that is correct! I have been to the Tech Center many times and depending on what areas they will always us to tour there is plenty to see. I should here back from Chevy Club by Monday and will know more.
My SSR: '03 Smokin' Asphalt, Vin 1656 B-day 11/13/03, Slightly modified via bad influence hdflstf & TommyB
Quote:
Originally Posted by HotRodGirl
Yes that is correct! I have been to the Tech Center many times and depending on what areas they will always us to tour there is plenty to see. I should here back from Chevy Club by Monday and will know more.
Damn... looks like I'll have to make the trip again! Geesh!
__________________ SSR Permigrin 4 Years and still going!
My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Quote:
Originally Posted by redlineohio
I just went and told Jim of your plans for the tech center tour and believe me we are in!!!
On a different note and not to hijack this thread are you OK after the storms last night?
Still waiting to here from Chevy Club in regards to the GM Tech Center Tour........Very happy to hear you will be returning
All is calm here now, more storms expected today but not with the wallop of last nights. No damage in my area! Was having dinner for family and friends tonight decided to cancel till tomorrow.....72 and sunny for Sunday's forecast
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hey you west coasters - if you're planning on a convoy, shift it along a northern route would ya'? maybe maybe we could meet-up on route. It's just a dream, a birthday wish if you please. We could leave on my b-day 08/08/08, that should bring us luck for the trip!!
And for those that can't manage two weeks off for the round trip, here's an idea. Drive east and attend the WDC, then fly home and get caught up on work, then fly back and drive home. I'm not kidding
My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Quote:
Originally Posted by turnheadz
hey you west coasters - if you're planning on a convoy, shift it along a northern route would ya'? maybe maybe we could meet-up on route. It's just a dream, a birthday wish if you please. We could leave on my b-day 08/08/08, that should bring us luck for the trip!!
And for those that can't manage two weeks off for the round trip, here's an idea. Drive east and attend the WDC, then fly home and get caught up on work, then fly back and drive home. I'm not kidding
A Birthday Wish........I hope this wish comes true for you!!!!!
My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Quote:
Originally Posted by turnheadz
Deb, any chance that The GM Heritage Museum will be included in the itinery?
Not next year but maybe the following year. I am not able to book the GM Heritage Tour two years in a row............sorry The WDC weekend is a popular one for car clubs. You have to be a local club to book it which I am the host of the MI SSR Club so that helps. I was already told that they will not allow two years in a row booking. I am planning on scheduling it early for the 2009 WDC.
My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08
Quote:
Originally Posted by HotRodGirl
2008 WDC Dates from Thursday, August 14th thur to Sunday, August 17th
Thursday, August 14th
Meet & Greet
Tailgate Pizza Party @ the Marriott in Warren
Friday, August 15th
Possible GM Tech Center Tour (E-mailed Chevy Club today)
Cruise the 16 Mile Woodward Strip
Lunch on Woodward Ave (Trying to make arraignments)
Banquet Friday Night (Place and time to be announced)
Saturday, August 17th
Woodward Lot & Lunch BBQ
Possible car pooling into Birmingham area and Chevy Triangle lot in shifts
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 A.M. Breakfast for those whom are staying over
After a review of this past year and traffic on Woodward Ave......I have decided to move the Banquet to Friday night.
Deb, Karen told me she was going to chain me to our SSR at Ray's lot so I would not be late for the Banquet next year!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott 0168
Deb, Karen told me she was going to chain me to our SSR at Ray's lot so I would not be late for the Banquet next year!!
If you don't want to be late just don't take that super LONG walk back to Ray's lot with Harv and me. Just jump onto the bus back a lot eariler in the day ...
My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott 0168
Deb, Karen told me she was going to chain me to our SSR at Ray's lot so I would not be late for the Banquet next year!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc NY
If you don't want to be late just don't take that super LONG walk back to Ray's lot with Harv and me. Just jump onto the bus back a lot eariler in the day ...
Well to save your feet......I am moving the Banquet to Friday night instead Everyone seemed to really enjoy walking Woodward (including me)! Having the banquet on Saturday was to hard for all of us to get there......heck I left an hour before time, got stuck in traffic by 696 and arrived 10 minutes before the scheduled time Out of the whole weekend this was the only time I was majorly stressed out......wasn't sure I would have everything ready for the banquet on time
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The WDC weekend is a popular one for car clubs. You have to be a local club to book it which I am the host of the MI SSR Club so that helps. I was already told that they will not allow two years in a row booking. I am planning on scheduling it early for the 2009 WDC. 
Deb, Karen told me she was going to chain me to our SSR at Ray's lot so I would not be late for the Banquet next year!! 
Out of the whole weekend this was the only time I was majorly stressed out......wasn't sure I would have everything ready for the banquet on time 