Edmund Fitzgerald - Gitche Gumee

Date 9-22-05

Open House

On November 12, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. There will be an open house highlighting those who built and worked with the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. Work stations around the museum and presenters at various table with materials are planed. TV17.org will interview Fitz family members, Fitz ship workers and other that worked with the ship.

Great Lakes
Maritime Institute
100 Strand on Belle Isle
Detroit, MI 48207
313-852-4051

Web site of Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
http://www.glmi.org/Default.htm

We will post more information about the open house.

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Link to Map http://www.glmi.org/directions.htm

Driving Directions:

From I-75
From I-75 take I-375 that leads into downtown Detroit. (from the north I-75 turns into I-375 - From the south take Exit 51 B to I-375)
Travel South on I-375 for 1 mile and Exit at Jefferson Ave. East
Head East on Jefferson Ave. for 2 miles.
The bridge to Belle Isle is on the South side of Jefferson Ave. on your Right.
At the end of the bridge follow the road to the right - this is a one way street - follow the road 1.5 miles until you come to the single story blue brick building on your right.

From I-94:
From I-94 take the Connor Road exit. Head South on Conner towards the river for 2.4 miles until you reach Jefferson Ave.
Turn right on Jefferson Ave. Continue East on Jefferson Ave. for 2.8 miles.
The bridge to Belle Isle is on the South side of Jefferson Ave. on your Left

At the end of the bridge follow the road to the right - this is a one way street - follow the road 1.5 miles until you come to the single story blue brick building on your right.

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