Michigan Building (former Michigan Theatre) is a building in Detroit, Michigan, and a filming location for 8 Mile (2002). Built in 1926.
Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in 8 Mile (movie, 2002) — as Featured in the film; the crew rap here before entering the Chin Tiki restaurant space
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15469, SRC-15467 - Built in 1926
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15469, SRC-16735, SRC-17174
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15467 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/0/8-Mile.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15469 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16735 — https://www.historicdetroit.org/buildings/michigan-theatre (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17174 — https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1963 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Michigan Building (former Michigan Theatre) connected to 8 Mile?
Michigan Building (former Michigan Theatre), in Detroit, Michigan, has a documented connection to 8 Mile. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Michigan Building (former Michigan Theatre) located?
Michigan Building (former Michigan Theatre) is located in Detroit, Michigan.