Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print of the 175th Anniversary commemorating the taking of the city of Detroit from the British. The stage featured in the foreground of the City-County Building, is adorned with patriotic bunting, and features several community members, all of whom are participating in the anniversary festivities. Military reenactors are visible standing right of the stage. Typed on the verso, "City-County Bldg., Detroit, Michigan, July 11, 1971, Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne's taking control of Detroit from the British. Left to right: Hudson Mead, Pres., Michigan Historical Commission; Prentiss M. Brown, Advisory Council; R.E. FitzPatrick, Wayne County Commissioner; Msgr. Edward J. Hickey, (honorary) Trustee, DHS; Mark C. Stevens, Pres., DHS; Solan W. Weeks, Coordination Director, Detroit Historical Commission; Glenn Stille, Curator, Fr. Wayne Military Museum."