In the heart of Detroit’s Cass Corridor, Interchange was more than a gay bar — it was a lifeline. Opening in the 1970s, it quickly became a cornerstone of the city’s LGBTQ nightlife, known for its dim lights, packed dance floor, and the kind of energy that only happens when freedom is hard-won.
A mix of factory workers, artists, students, and drag queens filled the space night after night, proving that queer life in the Motor City was every bit as raw, real, and resilient as the city itself. Through good times and hard years, Interchange stood for community — a place where people could exhale, connect, and just exist.
