c. 1965; "Largest convention and exhibit facility in the world, filling 17 acres of land in the 75-acre Civic Center, at the hub of Detroit, and enjoying an outstanding advantage of the world's busiest waterway - the Detroit River. Built at the cost of $55,000,000.00, the joint facility provides Detroit with unequalled facilities for national shows, conventions, civic affairs, festivals and sports events."; located at 1 Washington Blvd., the centre opened in 1960 and was named after Albert Cobo, mayor of Detroit from 1950-1957; it was designed by Gino Rossetti; addressed to Mrs. M. Casperson.