The Spirit of Detroit

The Spirit of Detroit ( it is called that by the residents here - believe it or not the statue was never given an official name ) is a large bronze statue created by Marshall Fredericks and located where Woodward Avenue ends near the Detroit River in Downtown Detroit. It was commissioned in 1955 for a cost of $58,000, and dedicated in 1958. In it's left hand, the large seated figure holds a gilt bronze sphere emanating rays to symbolize God. In its right hand is a family group symbolizing all human relationships. The 26-foot (7.9 m) sculpture was the largest cast bronze statue since the Renaissance when it was first installed. The statue was made entirely in Norway.

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Nils A. Petersen says:

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Peter Gutierrez says:

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Manuel Atienzar says:

well done

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And it will look like this:
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susie 1 says:

Cool!
This really rocks! Seen in

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M.Sheldrake says:

great shot!

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Wild about pictures [deleted] says:

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*Rosemea says:

Gorgeous!
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csm242000 says:

THIS IS COOL
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Kristina_5 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Michigan Oddities, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Chauncy.Primm says:

I like how DEtroit looks toward humanity instead of the sphere, but both are truly helpful in sustaining a city.
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laurarnmd says:

Very interesting image. Thank you.
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Taken in Bricktown, Detroit (map)
Taken with a Panasonic DMC-FZ30.
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