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General George S. Patton plaque
Description:
View of bronze tablet dedicated to General George S. Patton, located at the entrance of the swimming pool at the Patton Recreation Center. Inscription reads: "In honored memory of General George S. Patton. The citizens of Detroit dedicate America's first indoor-outdoor swimming pool, August 30, 1950. General Patton was one of the greatest military geniuses in American history. His extraordinary knowledge of military science and tactics materially shortened the Second World War."
Details
Resource ID:
bh009175
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photographic print ; 3.5 x 5 in.
Filing Location:
Outdoor civic memorials and historical markers, 1951, Detroit City Plan Commission, revision containing new photographs, 718 D484oa
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.