Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Spirit of Detroit

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

1. Spirit of Detroit Marker

Inscription. The inscription on the symbol wall is from II Corinthians, 3:17 "Now the Lord is that spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

The sculpture by Marshall Fredericks was designed to continue the thought conveyed by the inscription and reflects in its conception the spirit underlying all human ideals - The relationship of God to Man.

The main figure represents the spirit of man. In his left hand he holds a symbol of God, and in his right hand, a family group: Father, mother, and child. The artist expresses the concept that God, through the spirit of man, is manifested in the family, the noblest human relationship.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 42° 19.756′ N, 83° 2.676′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is on Woodward Avenue just north of East Jefferson Avenue (Michigan Highway 10), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Monument to Joe Louis, 1986 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stearns Telephone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sainte Anne's Catholic Church

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(about 400 feet away); University of Michigania (about 600 feet away); U.S. Topographical Engineers (about 700 feet away); Mariners' Church / U.S. Topographical Engineers (about 700 feet away); Ford Building (about 700 feet away); Shrine Circus (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Also see . . . Marshall Fredericks - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Additional commentary.
1.
Spirit of Detroit was sculpted in Norway in 1958. It weighs 9 tons and is made of bronze.

— Submitted December 22, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Spirit of Detroit image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

2. Spirit of Detroit

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

3. Spirit of Detroit

Detail view of the "Spirit of Detroit" statue with the Great Seals of Michigan and Wayne County behind the statue.

Spirit of Detroit Right Hand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

4. Spirit of Detroit Right Hand

A family group: Father, mother, and child. The artist expresses the concept that God, through the spirit of man, is manifested in the family, the noblest human relationship.

Spirit of Detroit Left Hand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

5. Spirit of Detroit Left Hand

The left hand holds a symbol of God.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.