Digital Collection
2012.047.431

Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print of the 175th Anniversary commemorating the taking of the city of Detroit from the British. A stage is set in the foreground of the Detroit City-County Building, and adorned with bunting; speakers awaiting their turn are seated atop the stage. Two portraits of, "Mad" Anthony Wayne are displayed. Typed on the verso, "City-County Bldg., Detroit, Michigan, July 11, 1971, Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Gen. "Man" Anthony Wayne's taking control of Detroit from the British. Left: Solan W. Weeks, Coordination Director, Detroit Historical Commission."

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