Photo of the Week: Goodbye, The Courthouse Grille

View from across the road to two red-roofed buildings, with demolished building parts between them where a tall gray chimney rises. In the background are tall green-leaved trees and parts of demolished building.

It’s been planned for years since it closed, but the demolition of a longtime Plymouth Township, Michigan restaurant site took place this past week.

Located on Plymouth Road, the site of The Courthouse Grille was demolished in preparation for new development.

The photo shows the fenced off property from the road, with the grayish chimney still standing, but the middle part of the two main buildings demolished.

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Photo of the Week: Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan

white pillars surround the entrance of The Courthouse Grille

It was a restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan for over 80 years, but the vacant building will be demolished for redevelopment.

The Courthouse Grille on the hilltop overlooking Edward Hines Park closed in late 2017.

For many families in the west metro Detroit suburbs, including mine, it was a place for family reunions, holiday celebrations, graduation parties, and first dates. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan