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Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum faces possible demolition in Farmington Hills

Plan calls to replace it with a new Meijer store

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanial Museum in Farmington Hills (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum -- the locally-famous Farmington Hills spot for arcade games, pinball and some uniquely odd coin-operated machines -- is looking at an uncertain future.

Recent development plans for the strip mall at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile would demolish Marvin’s and put a Meijer in its place.

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News on social media about the possible demolition has spread quickly, with many upset with the proposal.

A change.org petition to save Marvin’s from the wrecking ball has already a garnered thousands of signatures.

Farmington Hills Planning Commission is set to hold a public hearing on the proposal Thursday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. at city hall on 11 Mile Road.

Those sounding off on social media have called for fans of Marvin’s to show up.

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