Huntington Place station
| Company type | Detroit People Mover station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 14, 1988 |
| Headquarters | Detroit , United States |
Area served | Downtown Detroit, Michigan |
Huntington Place station—previously known as Cobo Center—serves as a Detroit People Mover stop situated in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Positioned on the third level of the Huntington Place convention center near Congress Street, the station is accessible via elevators and escalators that link it to the street.
History
Initially, the track was exposed to the open air but was enclosed during the late 1980s expansion of Cobo Center. This station was introduced as an infill station on November 14, 1988, marking the final addition to the system’s thirteen stations. The rail line passes directly above the primary convention hall, resulting in train sounds being audible within certain areas of the convention floor.
The station originally bore the name Cobo Hall before the facility was renamed Cobo Center in 1989. In August 2019, following the rebranding of Cobo Center to TCF Center, the station adopted the name Convention Center. This designation lasted less than a year until operations ceased temporarily on March 30, 2020, due to a decline in ridership amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period of inactivity, in November 2021, the convention center received its current name. When service resumed on May 20, 2022, the station was updated to its present title, Huntington Place.
Public art
Facing the platform is a Venetian glass mosaic titled Cavalcade of Cars. Crafted by artists Linda Cianciolo Scarlett and Larry Ebel, this artwork showcases seven vehicles from the 1930s through the 1950s: two Chryslers, two Fords, one Buick, one Chevrolet, and one Cord. The mosaic pays tribute to Detroit’s automotive heritage and alludes to the Detroit Auto Show, a significant event hosted at Huntington Place.