The Spirit of Detroit
| The Spirit of Detroit | |
|---|---|
The Spirit of Detroit in November 2025 | |
| Artist | Marshall Fredericks |
| Year | 1958 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 790 cm (312 in) |
| Weight | 9 tons |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| 42°19′45.47″N 83°2′40.66″W / 42.3292972°N 83.0446278°W | |
| Owner | Detroit-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.