Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans' Memorial Building
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
1. Veterans' Memorial Building Marker
Inscription.
Veterans' Memorial Building. . The Veterans Memorial Building, completed in 1950, stands as a monument to those Detroiters who gave their lives and services in war for our country. It was the first of the civic center’s buildings to be erected. The soaring carved marble eagle adorning the building’s north facade is the work of renowned Michigan sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks and symbolizes peace, valor, goodwill and victory., Six Vermont marble pylons, located west of the building, are incised with reliefs illustrating 350 years of Detroit military activity. a seventh “Peace Pylon” symbolizes hope and faith in the future and gratitude for victory and peace., The pillars and bronze eagle are also the work of Marshall M. Fredericks.
The Veterans Memorial Building, completed in 1950, stands as a monument to those Detroiters who gave their lives and services in war for our country. It was the first of the civic center’s buildings to be erected. The soaring carved marble eagle adorning the building’s north facade is the work of renowned Michigan sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks and symbolizes peace, valor, goodwill and victory.
Six Vermont marble pylons, located west of the building, are incised with reliefs illustrating 350 years of Detroit military activity. a seventh “Peace Pylon” symbolizes hope and faith in the future and gratitude for victory and peace.
The pillars and bronze eagle are also the work of Marshall M. Fredericks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 42° 19.616′ N, 83° 2.737′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is on 151 West Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Veterans' Memorial Building (Now the UAW-Ford National Programs Bldg.)
Marker is in lower courtyard to the left of the building.
Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011
5. Bust of President Abraham Lincoln in Plaza Near Marker
Photographed By R. C.
6. Veterans' Memorial Building Inscription on bust of President Lincoln
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 27, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.