Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hazen S. Pingree
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
1. Hazen S. Pingree Marker
The citizens of Michigan
erect this monument to the cherished memory of
Hazen S. Pingree
A gallant soldier,
an enterprising and successful citizen,
four times elected mayor of Detroit,
twice governor of Michigan.
He was the first to warn the people of the great danger
threatened by powerful private corporations, and the first to
awake to the great inequalities in taxation and
to initiate steps for reform.
The idol of the people.
He Died June 18, MDCCCI., Aged 60 Years.
Erected 1904.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1901.
Location. 42° 20.209′ N, 83° 3.061′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Memorial is at the intersection of Woodward Avenue (State Highway 1) and West Adams Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Woodward Avenue. The monument is located in Grand Circus Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 West Adams Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Cotter Maybury (within shouting distance of this marker); Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
2. Hazen S. Pingree Marker
Looking west down W. Adams St. at Northeast corner of Grand Circus Park.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
3. Hazen S. Pingree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2023. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
