Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edison Memorial Fountain
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
1. Thomas Alva Edison Marker
The People of the City of Detroit
In commemoration of the achievements of
Thomas Alva Edison
In the realm of electricity
Erected 1929 by People of the city of Detroit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1929.
Location. 42° 20.181′ N, 83° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Bagley Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue. Marker is part of the fountain in Grand Circus Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 292 Park Avenue, 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. Hazen S. Pingree (within shouting distance of this marker); William Cotter Maybury (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Whitney Building (about 300 feet away); Central United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Theater District (about 400 feet away); Edwin Denby Enlistment (about 500 feet away); Women's City Club of Detroit (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Ford Automobile (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
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The Edison Memorial Fountain, located in the western half of Grand Circus Park, honors inventor Thomas Alva Edison and his achievements, and was Detroit's contribution to Light's Golden Jubilee, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of the electric lamp.(Submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
2. Edison Memorial Fountain Marker
Photographed By Louis Bacharach, circa 1922
3. Thomas Edison
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
