09/12/2026
Please don't forget to stop in to one of Detroit's most iconic watering holes today and celebrate 150 years and many many more !! They are part of what makes Detroit so special and they can't do it without you, the wonderful customers that appreciate authentic Detroit 
This year, 2026, we are celebrating 150 years of the Two Way Inn. In 1873, Colonel Norris transferred ownership of the building to Hanford Holley, who served as postmaster. Throughout its history, the Two Way Inn has operated as a post office, stagecoach stop, general store, saloon, speakeasy, jail, inn, brothel, dance hall, physician's offices, and homestead. This year, we are celebrating all of it.
Remaining true to its heritage, the Two Way Inn continues to be a destination location. If you were a traveler heading to the big city of Detroit, this was an ideal spot to stop and regroup. First, you would secure your horse to the hitching post out front, enter the building, and attend to your needs. Perhaps you would send a letter home, letting a loved one know you almost made it. The general store would provide horse feed and basic items. You forgot to pack your razor, hopefully they have the ones you like. Rumor had it that a big storm front was headed your way. You could seek refuge upstairs at the inn. Your horse would be safe in the stable out back. Because you were at a Two Way Inn, which meant every room featured two exits to ensure your safety in case of a fire, you felt good about hanging your hat here for the night and possibly even enjoying the company of a charming lady. You would definitely have a drink in the saloon or dance hall. In the morning, you woke up to the smell of coffee and bacon frying. The smells seeped through the gaps of the wooden walls, the cigar smoke from the previous night still lingering in the air. You would pay up any dues owed, get on your horse, and ride to Detroit.
150 years later, the Two Way Inn still stands proudly on the corner of Mount Elliott and Nevada. Thank you all for supporting us throughout the years. We truly love this place and are proud to be a part of Detroit's history.
Danielle
Artist: Alice V. Schneider
