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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Becomes a Hub of Activity After Rededication and Relocation

Fulfilling on the monumentous potential in a landmark

The Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a monument located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Like other Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, it commemorates the troops who served in the Civil War but has been able to do so in various eras and for countless audiences. Originally unveiled on April 9, 1872 in front of City Hall, […]

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Grand Circus Park Celebrates the Past of Detroit to Enable a Legacy for the Future

Defining the Grand Circus Park Historic District

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Grand Circus Park is one of the six parks that have enabled the city to attract over 3 million visitors annually through cultural programs, events, and activations. By embracing the history of the park as well as creating numerous experiences designed to appeal to both residents and visitors, Grand Circus Park highlights […]

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The Spirit of Detroit Becomes a Symbol of the Motor City

Representing Hope, Progress, and the “Spirit of Man.”

Statues both large and small have become icons of cities and entire countries, showcasing the kind of impact that monuments can enable. The Spirit of Detroit has enabled that same impact for Detroit which has extended across the entire state of Michigan. The large bronze statue has been incorporated into countless aspects of the city […]

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