Favorite this☆ Johann Frederich von Schiller Monument Description: Statue of Johann Frederich von Schiller, author of William Tell; monument designed by Herman Matzen and installed on Belle Isle, at Central and Vista Avenues in 1907. Recorded in glass negative ledger: "D/Monuments-Schiller." Details Resource ID: EB02e166 Subject: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805--Statues Statues--Michigan--Detroit Glass negatives Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 negative : glass ; 9 x 8 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Negative Number: BHC glass neg. no. 1644 Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.