Plaque marking site of the home of John R. Williams
Description:
View of bronze tablet marking the site of the home of Detroit's first mayor, General John R. Williams. Installed on front of S.S. Kresge store on the northwest corner of Grand River and Woodward. Inscription reads: "This tablet marks the site of the home of Detroit's first mayor. General John R. Williams, an officer in the Indian Wars, was Detroit's first mayor. He served in 1824, 1830 and 1844 to 1847, and was author of the first city charter. He died in his home on this corner October 30, 1854, John R. Street was named in his honor. Presented to the city of Detroit in the month of September, 1926."
