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 Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac - Detroit, Michigan Posted by:  Rattrak
N 42° 19.627 W 083° 02.622
17T E 331611 N 4688119
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac is found in Hart Plaza, about halfway between Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River.
Waymark Code: WM83B5
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2010
Views: 17
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
Is outlined well on the SIRIS site, a portion is used below.
Description:
A portrait of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac depicted as he first stepped foot on the soil that would become Detroit. He wears his French soldiers uniform and holds a flag featuring the symbol of France, the fleur-de-lis, in his right hand. The sculpture is flanked by a Detroit Tricentennial plaque titled "The Cadillac Convoy" listing the men who were with Cadillac when he landed, and another plaque titled "The Landing of Cadillac" designating the sculpture as a registered Michigan historic site.
Remarks:
The sculpture was a gift from the French-American Chamber of Commerce in honor of the Detroit 300 Tricentennial celebration. The sculpture was chosen by a committee which included representatives of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, the City of Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and Detroit 300 Tricentennial Committee.
Inscription:
(On base plaque:) Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac 1658-1730 Founder of the City of Detroit Dedicated July 24, 2001 In commemoration of the tricentennial of his arrival. Sculptors William Kieffer and Ann Feeley A gift to the people of the French-American Chamber of Commerce Auto Chassis International-Burelle Dessault Systemes -Delmia -Faurecia Hutchinson Jean-Pierre Kemper -Bruno Marko -Sescoi Sofanou -Valeo Arcadis Giffels-; Barton Malo Detroit Recreation Department.
TITLE: Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
ARTIST(S): William Kieffer, sculptor. Ann Feeley, sculptor. Tallix, founder.
DATE: Dedicated June 24, 2001
MEDIUM: Bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 78000025
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
In Hart Plaza, about halfway between Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River, downtown Detroit.
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
This is in very nice condition and was found as listed.
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