Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print of a plaque noting the first seat of government when Michigan was a territory, prior to statehood; the plaque reads, "This Tablet Marks the Site of Michigan's First Seat of Government. The first session of the governing officials of Michigan Territory was held in Richard Smyth's Tavern in August, 1805. The building was one of Detroit's foremost public houses. Five men called, 'The Governor and Judges,' constituted the ruling body. Judge Frederick Bates was the only resident member. Presented to the city of Detroit in the month of September, 1926."