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, and is adorned with patriotic bunting and American flags. Military reenactors are visible, standing right of the stage. R.E. FitzPatrick, Wayne County Commissioner, stands atop the stage, giving a speech, accompanied by several community leaders who are also participating in festivities. 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, Ft. Wayne Military Museum.