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The Spirit of Detroit

Detroit, Michigan
The Spirit of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan
Photo: Sculpture creator: Marshall Fredericks Photo: Zirotti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size26 ft
Built1958
TypeGiant people

A 26-foot bronze figure by Marshall Fredericks, seated and holding a gilded sphere in one hand and a family group in the other. Dedicated in 1958 outside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, it is a widely used symbol of the city.

Where is The Spirit of Detroit?

The Spirit of Detroit is in Detroit, Michigan. GPS: 42.32930, -83.04463.

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Where is The Spirit of Detroit?

The Spirit of Detroit is in Detroit, Michigan. Its GPS position is 42.32930, -83.04463. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is The Spirit of Detroit?

26 ft.

When was The Spirit of Detroit built?

The Spirit of Detroit dates from 1958.

What other giant roadside attractions are near The Spirit of Detroit?

The closest on our map are Uniroyal Giant Tire in Allen Park (about 9 miles away as the crow flies), Free Stamp in Cleveland (about 90 miles away as the crow flies), Jumbo the Elephant in St. Thomas (about 98 miles away as the crow flies).

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