The Eastern is an industrial event space in the heart of downtown Detroit, providing patrons an expansive 5000 square foot floor plan and patio to create your dream experience! The Space
Conveniently located off the I-75 freeway, and just minutes from Downtown and Midtown Detroit, The Eastern is a 5,000 square foot multi-use industrial space on Russell Street in the historic Eastern Market Distri
ct. The Eastern includes 5,000 square feet of outdoor space, wi-fi access, and a wireless speaker system. Additionally, upon request, the venue offers valet parking, as well as vintage seating, tables, and displays. By fall 2015, an initial upgrade to the site will be completed, featuring a full built-out bar made from reclaimed materials and an outdoor patio with catering kitchen shed. Ideal for both public and private bookings, the venue lends itself to a variety of uses, hosting events such as holiday markets, art gallery openings, photo shoots, and weddings, to name a few. Please contact us to schedule a viewing or to inquire about our hourly, half-day, and full-day rates. The History
The site, formerly home to Hook and Ladder House No. 5 and the Detroit Fire Department Repair Shop, is inextricably associated with the development of Detroit’s professional fire department. Erected in 1888, Hook and Ladder House No. 5 is now the second oldest standing fire station in the city of Detroit. Architects William Malcomson and William Higginbotham received the commission for the station construction, and are known for several of Detroit’s early firehouses in Late Victorian styles. The building adjacent to House No. 5 was built on the site of the horse training track in 1917 to house the department’s central Repair Shop, and reflected the transition from horse-drawn to motorized vehicles. The north elevation of the Repair Shop is more utilitarian in nature, constructed with steel frames, reinforced concrete floors, faced in brick, and fenestrated with square industrial type windows. Specifically, The Eastern is located in the eighteen foot high one story section of the Repair Shop that was built primarily to house a fire truck wash room.
