The Palace of Auburn Hills Set for Final Implosion This Saturday

Author Anne Erickson

July 8th, 2020 10:49 AM

Thanks for the memories, Palace.

This Saturday (July 11) at 8 a.m., the Palace of Auburn Hills will come crumbling down under the pressure of 800 pounds of dynamite.

Some local roads will be closed due to the implosion, including northbound Lapeer Road at the M-24 interchange; southbound Lapeer at Harmon Road; and the M-24 interchange to I-75 in both directions, from I-75 and from M-24. The closures are expected to last about 30 minutes.

The new site is set to house office and research and development space.

As if 2020 wasn’t hard enough, we have to say “farewell” to the Palace this year, too? Sigh. What’s your favorite Palace memory?

Here’s a look at the start of the demolition of the Palace from Diana Casetti.

• Bill Laimbeer directs his team

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - SEPTEMBER 14: Head coach Bill Laimbeer of the Detroit Shock directs play during game two of the 2003 WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks at The Palace of Auburn Hills on September 14, 2003 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Shock won 62-61. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

• Charlotte Bobcats v Detroit Pistons

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  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Milwaukee Bucks v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 1: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons stands at the free throw line against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 1, 2006 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Milwaukee won the game 105-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• Pacers v Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 1: Portrait of Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons in Game six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 1, 2004 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons won 69-65 and won the series 4-2. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

• Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 10: Former Detroit Piston Ben Wallace leaves the floor after a halftime ceremony at the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 10: Former Detroit Piston Dennis Rodman take the floor for a halftime ceremony at the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 10: Former Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas take the floor for a halftime ceremony at the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 10: Former Detroit Pistons Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman pose with the NBA trophies during a halftime ceremony at the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Miami Heat v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 12: A member of the Palace Entertainment Team performs during a game between the Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 12, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 11: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons tries to tip in a first half rebound while playing the New York Knicks at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 11, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won the game 112-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Houston Rockets v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 21: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets plays against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 21, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Houston Rockets v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 21: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket between Ryan Anderson #3 and Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 21, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Houston won the game 99-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 09: Members of the Pistons Entertainment team during the Detroit Pistons team introductions prior to playing the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 9, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won the game 106-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Lakers v Pistons

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 10: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up over Tayshaun Prince #22 and Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Detroit Pistons in Game three of the 2004 NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills on June 10, 2004 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons won 88-68. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Elsa/Getty Images)

• Miami Heat v Detroit Pistons – Game 1

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  AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 23: Detroit Pistons fans watch introductions before the game against the Miami Heat in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2006 NBA Playoffs on May 23, 2006 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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• Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

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  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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