The Spirit of Detroit (1958) is a monument with a large bronze statue created by Marshall Fredericks, located outside of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit, Michigan.

The Spirit of Detroit is a large, bronze monument that represents the city of Detroit, featuring a large seated human figure holding a family and golden orb aloft in its hands.

"The Spirit of Detroit" is a Detroit icon, synonymous with the city itself and the dedication of those who love the Motor City. The bronze monument sits on a 60-ton marble base and is parked in front of the …

The iconic bronze statue, dedicated on September 23, 1958, requires maintenance every fifteen years to clean the bronze and reapply the “Marshall Fredericks” green patina.

Sep 23, 2025 · DETROIT – The Spirit of Detroit is an iconic piece of the city. Created to be a representation of hope and the “spirit of man,” the statue has become a nationally recognized landmark.

Dec 26, 2024 · The Spirit of Detroit is probably the city’s best known outdoor sculpture – not to mention a brand used in city logos and Detroit-themed merchandise. The massive piece was designed by …

4 days ago · DETROIT—Demonstrating through the bitter cold, Detroiters rallied at the Spirit of Detroit statue on Tuesday before a City Council meeting to demand an end to Immigration and Customs …

Sep 23, 2024 · Following the 2013 bankruptcy, the largest in U.S. history, the Spirit of Detroit symbolized perseverance. As the city began its recovery, the statue became a rallying point, reminding …

5 days ago · ICE and ICE tactics protest in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue in Detroit, Michigan on January 13, 2026.

Jan 5, 2024 · The Detroit-Wayne Building Authority commissioned Fredericks to build a statue for the building’s Woodward facing side in 1955. Fredericks created a to-scale model of the statue and sent …