The Spirit of Detroit

The Spirit of Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit in November 2025
ArtistMarshall Fredericks
Year1958
TypeBronze
Dimensions790 cm (312 in)
Weight9 tons
LocationDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Coordinates42°19′45.47″N 83°2′40.66″W / 42.3292972°N 83.0446278°W / 42.3292972; -83.0446278
OwnerDetroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority

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. It is one of the largest bronze statues in the United States, and was the largest bronze statue cast since the Renaissance at the time of its dedication. It is a major landmark in Detroit, and has become recognized as a symbol of the city.