Thursday, September 06, 2018

Detroit Renames Chene Park After Aretha Franklin


Detroit City Council OKs name change for Chene Park to honor Aretha Franklin...
 
Chene Park will be renamed the Aretha Louise Franklin Amphitheatre.

Chene Park, on Chene Street in Detroit was named after 17th century French slave owner Charles Chene who was the original owner of the land where the amphitheater is located.