
I thought it was strange to have a War of 1812 hero in Detroit but yes, Fort Detroit was used in the War of 1812 which the US was bluffed into surrendering to British troops. All of that to say,...
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I thought it was strange to have a War of 1812 hero in Detroit but yes, Fort Detroit was used in the War of 1812 which the US was bluffed into surrendering to British troops. All of that to say,...
This is a cool looking statue that we saw while we were in Detroit visiting. I don't really know the history behind this guy but it looks like a real G this monument he just posted up with his hat...
The monument in this smallish park along the center of Washington Boulevard is an interesting place to visit. It's a great place to sit and have lunch. Detroit is growing and when you stop at...
I mean rate a monument? Um, ok well..statue? Check. Inscription? Check. 4 copper now patina cannons? Check. Cool ass cape on the statue? Batman check. Guy that now a county and city are named...