Eldorado General Store’s 4th birthday gift to the neighborhood of Corktown and city of Detroit, this commissioned three story mural created by artist Hans Walor, is titled Subida De La Luna (translated to Moon Rise) and is a tribute to women everywhere standing in their power and taking leadership roles in their communities.
WE’RE A FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD KIND OF STORE
Eldorado General Store exists as a platform to share an ethos that rings true to our core; that together we can make positive change. Since 2013, the year Detroit announced bankruptcy, we’ve been working passionately to create a community grounded in values that put people and planet before profit while preserving art, stories, history, and wisdom from other eras and cultures.
At Eldorado, we believe in loving good quality pieces made to last lifetimes and beyond. We’re on a mission to fight practices that compromise the health of Mama Earth and the quality of life for the people living on her. For the better part of a decade we have proudly given our guests purchasing power to support local artists and makers, female entrepreneurs around the country, minority small business owners, Indigenous People around the world, sustainable, ethical, and fair-trade practices.
We understand that every dollar spent is a vote for how we want our world to be, and we’re passionately dedicated to providing options that can make everyone feel good.
COMMUNITY IS OUR CORE VALUE
Eldorado General Store was the first retail store to open in over a decade along Michigan Avenue (US Highway 12) in Corktown - Detroit’s oldest neighborhood that sits less than half a mile from downtown.
An ever changing social art experiment, Eldorado was originally founded with the intent of helping shift the narrative and perspective of the City of Detroit in the wake of bankruptcy while pioneering conversations in Detroit around conscious consumerism, sustainability, supporting female entrepreneurs, and introducing metaphysical healing practices and tools. We’ve proudly participated in the backyard economics that’s built our neighborhood and city.
This experience brought understanding of the immense value a small brick and mortar shop could have in an underserved community. Bringing people together is always at the forefront of our initiatives. We believe that gathering breaks down barriers and leads to understanding, compassion, and a stronger community.
WE’VE MADE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES IN CORKTOWN.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE MORE.
A few of our favorite moments of Detroit magic from the 5 years of Spring Into Corktown and Corktown Aglow - two neighborhood wide events founded by Eldorado owner, Erin Gavle. Their focus is to bring the business and residential community together, providing free activities and fun to our neighborhood while instilling community service into each event. Bonfires, roasting marshmallows, petting zoos, yoga in the park, education around eating healthy, live music, henna, face painting, story telling, bounce houses, pictures with Santa - are just some of the amazing moments we’ve had here in Corktown.
POSITIVE IMPACTS. REAL CHANGE.
The gratitude we feel for the work we get to do is humbling - every time you support Eldorado, you help support our mission to make positive change. And we’re so thankful for that support.
Because of you, we were/are able to:
Support numerous Native American initiatives throughout the country that promote the preservation of native arts and culture.
Provide above living wage jobs to women living in the city of Detroit
Stock our shelves with over 80 small businesses: female, minority, local and/or US makers
Create 2 annual neighborhood-wide events boosting Corktown’s small business economy while strengthening its community. Corktown Aglow was founded in 2016 and Spring Into Corktown founded in 2017.
Commission public art in Corktown - Eldorado’s 3 story mural by Los Angeles based artist Hans Walor. Three Visions Boxes in collaboration with Detroit Artist Ouizi / Louise Jones, interactive chairs by Chris Miele, DIsco Ball Planters + Temple Entry Archway
Receive the Spirit of Detroit Award and be honored with a Certificate from the Detroit Police Department for our Commitment to Families in the City of Detroit for the work we were able to do on the Corktown Business Association Board and as the CBA Events Director
Win a tactical urbanism grant through The People’s First Project / The Knight Foundation to create a safer, more pedestrian friendly and walkable neighborhood.
Host countless gatherings and pop-ups to celebrate neighborhood, city and Eldorado milestones, providing free family friendly activities and art for the community
Donate to people, organizations, and charities within the city of Detroit making positive change in fields relating to children’s education, the arts, moving minorities forward, and local community members in need.
Donate to important organizations around the country that push equality forward for humankind.