Johann Frederich von Schiller Monument
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Description
Statue of German writer Johann Friedrich von Schiller at Belle Isle. Seated figure holds a book; engraved on base: "Schiller, erected by citizens of German descent, Detroit, Mich., 1907. Wir Wollen sein ein eineig Volk von Brudern in keiner not uns Trennen und Gefahr. Wilhelm Tell." Printed on front: "Schiller monument, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich., 207,575." Printed on back: "Published by S.H. Knox & Co., Detroit, Mich. Printed in Great Britain." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "7/31/08."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004499
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805--Monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Statues--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- S.H. Knox & Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Monuments-Schiller
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.