It’s Your Moment in History
Special Events at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Create a one of a kind event. Let the Ford Avenue Piquette Plant provide your event with a timeless backdrop—an urban industrial setting steeped in the past where guests can walk the same floors a young Henry Ford walked, sit in the driver’s seat of a Model T, and mingle where an
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invention that would forever change the world was born. It’s a setting that is signature Detroit and can be found nowhere else. weddings non-profit events corporate parties • location shoots
Our Story. The Ford Avenue Piquette Plant was built in 1904 by the fledgling Ford Motor Company. It was here that Henry Ford would produce several car models- including his most famous automobile- the Model T. Once outside the plant’s walls, the Model T started a revolution that would put the world on wheels. When demand for the Model T exceeded the plant’s capabilities, Ford moved production over to the Highland Park Plant. The Piquette Avenue Plant was bought by Studebaker and then later used as a warehouse until it fell into almost total disuse in the 1990s- gradually becoming just another industrial building succumbing to the elements. In 2000, the Plant was saved through the work of members of the Henry Ford Heritage Association. It is now a National Historic Landmark that operates as a museum and learning center.
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Facility Highlights Facility Facility Highlights Highlights Capacity Milwaukee Junction Room 2B: 100 seated. Stationary Assembly Room 3B: 250 seated. Strolling Events: 300
Decorating
Disabled Accessible: Yes
Set up is available the day before and the day of the event from 10am- 4pm. The plant is a National Historic Landmark and museum, so decorations cannot harm the building or prevent the public from viewing our exhibits.
Onsite Ceremonies: Yes
Heating and Cooling
Valet Parking: Available Event Parking & Security
The building does not have central heat or air conditioning. Portable heaters and air conditioners are available from our preferred vendors.
Free, secure parking is available for guests and vendors within a gated interior courtyard. If desired, valet services are available. Security services are provided for any large event. Audio & Visual Equipment A sound system, wireless microphones, podiums, and a pull down 10 Ft. screens are available. The quality of the sound system is suitable for meetings only. Tables & Chairs Round 60” tables and eight (8) foot banquet tables are available. Two types of chairs are available, one is a folding, white resin chair with padded seats. The other, is a padded banquet chair. If you have some other vision in mind, please contact our preferred vendors.
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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Preferred Vendors CATERERS
Slows Barbeque
Joe’s Gourmet Catering
HEATING
joesgourmetcatering.com
Bloomfield Party Rentals bloomfieldrentals.com (248) 332-4700 Bloomfield Hills, MI
slowstogo.com/catering
(248) 477.4333
(313) 962-9828
Livonia, MI
Detroit, MI
CHAIRS, DANCE FLOOR, OTHER
Golden Spice Catering
Bloomfield Party Rental bloomfieldrentals.com (248) 332-4700 Bloomfield Hills, MI
Hotz Rental hotzcatering.com (800) 990-1599 Warren, MI
Hotz Rental hotzcatering.com (800) 990-1599 Warren, MI
The following are not required, but recommended:
goldenspicecatering.com (313) 527-7423 Detroit, MI Two Unique twounique.com (248) 549-5242 Royal Oak, MI Andiamo andiamoitalia.com (248) 643-6000 Troy, MI Forte Belanger fortebelanger.com (248) 602-4500 Troy, MI Epicurean epicureancateringandevents.com (855) 543.EPIC Troy, MI
Special Events Party Rental sepr.web (586)755-0000 Warren, MI AIR CONDITIONING Spot Coolers*
[email protected] spot-coolers.com (800) 367-8675 Detroit, MI *Please speak with James Boncher
CHAIR COVERS & LINENS linenhero.com Contact: De Vonna Snowden
[email protected] (855) 269-4376 Madison Heights, MI DJ & PHOTOBOOTH Encore Event Group encoreeventgroup.com (877) 643-8368 Rockwood, MI
Ford Piquette Avenue Pricing Schedule Third Floor Rental Pricing Maximum: 250 seated or 300 strolling. Weekend Rental for up to 150 Guests
$ 5,600.00
For up to 200 Guests
$6,600.00
For up to 250 Guests
$7,600.00
Weekday Rental for up to 150 Guests
$3,800.00
For up to 250 Guests
$6,000.00
Additional Rental of 2nd Floor
$ 600.00
Second Floor Rental Pricing Maximum: 100 seated or strolling. Weekend Rental for up to 100 Guests
$ 4,500.00
Weekday Rental for up to 100 Guests
$ 2,800.00
Discounts Seasonal Discount (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) Spark Plug Membership Discount
-$ 500.00 -$ 1,000.00
Equipment Rental Pricing 60” Round Tables (32)
Free
8’ Banquet Tables (32)
Free
Banquet Chairs (150)
Free
White Folding Chairs with Padded Seats (300)
$2.00 each
High Top Tables (10)
$5.00 each $25.00
Bar (1)
See Vendor
Air Conditioners/Heaters Podium & Speakers (meetings only)
$50.00
Projection Screen (2- 10 ft)
$20.00
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Are you a member? MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT DISCOUNT
Take advantage of our Spark Plug Membership Discount for your special event. Members at the Spark Plug level ($1,000) receive a $1,000 discount for all events—making $1,000 of your total event costs tax deductible. You may join online at: http://fordpiquetteavenueplant.org, come visit us at the plant, or give us a call at 313.872.8759.
Let us show you around. We are here to help. Please contact us with any questions or to set up an appointment to view the facility.
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant www.fordpiquetteplant.org
[email protected] 313-872-8759 Ex. 2
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