Short Film about Spirit of Detroit statue

**Pam** · September-28-16, 08:16 AM

I haven't seen this posted here yet. I read about this in the Detroit Historical Society newsletter.

Color 16mm film with optical sound containing the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority 1959 public service informational film "The Spirit of Detroit," about the completion, installation, and dedication of Marshall Fredericks' titular statue outside of the City-County Building the previous year

https://youtu.be/nTizpBHrMqs

**dtowncitylover** · September-28-16, 08:55 AM

Nice!

I pray one day soon the Historical Museum finds a reel of Woodward street scenes from 'back in the day'.

**Pam** · September-28-16, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by dtowncitylover

Nice!

I pray one day soon the Historical Museum finds a reel of Woodward street scenes from 'back in the day'.

They might have. Check out their channel. They have a bunch of stuff posted that I haven't had time to go through yet.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7...C8osqTFygoErAA

**dtowncitylover** · September-28-16, 09:37 AM

There's the Detroit Today and Tomorrow: Clearing House and Civic Center which is really cool but then it turns into what seems like a bank promotional video.