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Historic Blue Bird Inn
5021 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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About the Historic Blue Bird Inn
The Historic Blue Bird Inn, located at 5021 Tireman Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, is a legendary night club that played a significant role in the birth of bebop jazz and was a vital hub for the Black community before Motown. The Detroit Sound Conservancy is working to rehabilitate the Blue Bird Inn into a music venue, gathering space, and Detroit's only music archive. The institution aims to preserve the heritage of the Blue Bird Inn and create a welcoming, accessible, and intergenerational space for the community.
Closed in the early 2000s due to neighborhood disinvestment, the Blue Bird Inn holds both sonic and social significance in African American history and culture. The Detroit Sound Conservancy has salvaged The Bird's stage, received grants for rehabilitation, and is working towards re-energizing this cradle of Black ingenuity.
In 2021, the institution fundraised to replace the aging roof of the building and began design work with architect Saundra Little. They have raised nearly $300,000 in capital funds with grants from organizations like The Kresge Foundation, Detroit Regional Chamber, and The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Blue Bird Inn was officially designated a Historic District in October 2020, and efforts are ongoing to preserve and revitalize this iconic establishment. The Detroit Sound Conservancy continues to work towards completing necessary preservation work, engaging the community, and honoring the legacy of the Blue Bird Inn through various initiatives and events.
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