Tomb of Dr. E.L. Hazelius

At this site is the grave of the Reverend Ernest L. Hazelius, 1777-1853, Lutheran clergyman, Doctor of Divinity, teacher, and author of several books on church history and theology. From 1834 to 1853, he was professor of theology in the ...

Antietam Iron Works Bridge

This four-arch stone bridge spanning the Antietam Creek was built in 1832 by John Weaver. It is located at the site of a large ironworks complex, first known as the Frederick Forge and later as the Antietam Iron Works which ...

The Saint Paul Public Library

On September 7, 1882, the Saint Paul Common Council passed a resolution "to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room." ?As a result, Saint Paul's first public library opened on the second floor of Ingersoll Hall, Kellogg ...

Middle Bridge

This is the location of the famous "Middle Bridge," one of three bridges involved with the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862. The upper (Hitt) bridge and lower (Burnside) bridge are still standing. This three-arch stone bridge was destroyed by ...

The James J. Hill Reference Library

James J. Hill · (1838-1916)

The Hill Reference Library opened in 1921 as a living gift to the people of Saint Paul from railroad pioneer James J. Hill. By building the Great Northern Railway's transcontinental line to Seattle in 1893, Hill ...

Veterans' Memorial Building

The Veterans Memorial Building, completed in 1950, stands as a monument to those Detroiters who gave their lives and services in war for our country. It was the first of the civic center’s buildings to be erected. The soaring carved ...

University of Notre Dame Band

A Landmark of American Music

University of Notre Dame Band

Oldest University Band in continuous existence in the United States (1846)

Presented by the National Music Council, Indiana Music Educators Association and Exxon

Courtesy hmdb.org

State Savings Bank

Founded in 1883, the State Savings Bank of Michigan quickly expanded and by 1898 was the largest bank in Detroit. In that year the bank purchased property at the corner of Fort and Shelby streets with the intention of building ...

John C. McKinney Memorial Stables

Named in honor of CW4 John C. McKinney

Caisson Platoon Leader

3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard)

June 1959 to May 1974

Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Sheridan Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Harmonie Club

Detroit's oldest musical association, the Harmonie Society, was founded in 1849 by German immigrants who wished to meet and sing Lieder (German art songs). The society's first building, Harmonie Hall, was constructed in 1874 at the corner of Lafayette Avenue ...