In 1951 , Wayne State University rented the building as a performance space for its theater company .
In 1951 , Wayne State University purchased it outright in 1956 , renaming it the Bonstelle Theatre in honor of Jessie Bonstelle .
In 1951 , Wayne State University rented the building as a performance space for its theater company , and purchased it outright in 1956 , renaming it the Bonstelle Theatre in honor of Jessie Bonstelle .