The Factory at Corktown™ Opens with Mayor Duggan Ribbon Cutting
The Factory at Corktown™mixed-use space in the heart of Michigan Ave
DETROIT (September 6, 2015) - The Factory at Corktown™ was officially opened this afternoon with the cutting of the ribbon by the Buhl family, Britt Greene and The Honorable Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit.
The facility, trademarked as The Factory at Corktown™, is the home of Buhl Sport Detroit and Brothers Tuning Detroit. The Factory at Corktown is located at 1907 and 1927 Michigan Avenue, across from the old Tiger Stadium site. The building encompasses three floors and over 45,000 square feet of mixed-use space.
"Back in November of 2015 when we purchased the building we wanted to make an investment in the city, to keep our brand local and to be a part of the continuing renaissance of the Corktown area," said Robbie Buhl, co-owner, The Factory at Corktown. "Corktown is rapidly going through a rebirth and we are located right in the middle of the action.
"The building is a great multi-use space for what we want to do with our new venture. There is a big functional area that can be used for parties, where clients can bring cars in for reveals or have festive functions like holiday parties, wedding receptions or company meetings. Within walking distance of our front door are some of the finest restaurants and breweries in southeast Michigan.
The Factory at Corktown building is 45,000 square feet, three stories and has a large parking lot. The property has a rich Michigan Avenue history. Both buildings were constructed in the early 1900 by architect *Richard E. Raseman, and both were originally hosiery factories. The left side of the building was the headquarters of Chicago Hosiery, which moved to Detroit from its namesake city in 1898. Three months after construction started on this factory, work began on its companion, the Detroit-Alaska Knitting Mills.
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*Richard E. Raseman, architect, had a hand in designing the Grand Army of the Republic Building, the Municipal Court Building, Trumbull United Presbyterian Church, the Harmonie Club, Shed No. 2 in Eastern Market and the Cary Building. Noted for his use of heavy stone and fondness for Richardsonian Romanesque-inspired designs. He died in Detroit on Jan. 13, 1944, at age 89.
Robbie Buhl
Robbie is a seasoned veteran of all things motorsports. His accomplishments as a professional driver include series Championship wins in the Barber Pro Series and Indy Lights, 24-Hours of Daytona, multiple race wins in IndyCar, and 10 competitive IndyCar seasons as a driver until his retirement from professional driving in 2004. As co-owner of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Buhl fielded cars in 15 Indy 500's. He's served as on-air racing analyst for ESPN, Versus and NBC television networks and Indy 500 Radio. Closest to Buhl's heart is his 26 years as National Spokesman for Racing for Kids, a charity that uses auto racing to bring attention to the healthcare needs of children. Racing for Kids has visited more than 29,000 children in hospitals and raised nearly $6.5 million for children's health initiatives.
Thomas Buhl
Tom is a senior vice president for Legacy Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, with offices in Grosse Pointe and Scottsdale, Az. He is also active on multiple advisory boards in Detroit, including the College for Creative Studies, Detroit Zoological Society, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Historical Society and Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. Tom is a prime example of the Buhl name which has been an integral part of Detroit's leadership history.
Britt Greene
Wm Britton Greene has more than three decades of experience in real estate development, finance and management. Previously, Mr. Greene was President and Chief Executive Officer of the St. Joe Company. Mr. Greene earlier led the St. Joe Company through entitlement, planning, permitting, design and sales for several of the company's acclaimed resort projects in Walton County, Fla., including: WaterColor, WaterSound Beach, and Camp Creek Golf Club; four primary residential communities in Bay County; and WindMark Beach in Gulf County. Before joining JOE in January 1998, Mr. Greene was president of Markborough Florida where he managed the development of the 1,980-acre master-planned Hunter's Green community in Tampa. Mr. Greene holds a degree in business administration from the University of Florida and was active in civic and community affairs during his time in Flordia.
Buhl Sport Detroit
Buhl Sport Detroit is a project of the brothers Buhl. Robbie is a successful race car driver, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Thomas is a financial management executive who is active on several company boards in southeast Michigan. The Buhl duo have combined their individual strengths to form Buhl Sport Detroit. Buhl Sport Detroit is a sports and entertainment brand based in the Motor City with the goal of helping to drive the benefits of living and visiting the Motor City through sports and entertainment.
Brothers Tuning Detroit
Brothers Tuning Detroit keeps the momentum of the Motor City's rebirth going by rooting themselves in the historic district of Corktown in downtown Detroit. Our home, The Factory at Corktown, allows us to deliver exceptional products sourced right here in Detroit. Brothers Tuning Detroit was established to bring unique, unforgettable, and high quality products to the aftermarket scene. Our passion is cars, our mission is excellence in design and engineering.
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