Ann Arbor Monuments & Memorials

I thought it would be cool to post some monuments and memorials located in Ann Arbor,since they are easily accessible for us to visit, and at the same time it is a good way to learn a little history about the city we live in.

Hamilton Fountain by Albin Polasek

Hamilton Fountain by Albin Polasek

Located near the Diag, Artist Albin Polasek sought to make something “dignified, with a touch of youthful delight.” The fountain was a gift of alumnus Francis Hamilton, who served as mayor of Ann Arbor from 1905-1907. Click Here for more Information about this monument, as well as some others that are located in Ann Arbor.

Holocaust Memorial by Leonard Baskin

Holocaust Memorial by Leonard Baskin

Located on Central Campus on the east side of Rackham in the Raoul Wallenberg Plaza. Gift of the Ann Arbor Holocaust Memorial Foundation in 1994, as a memorial to the six million Jews and other victims of the Nazi Holocaust. Click Here for more Information.

Dream of the Young Girl and Dream of the Young Man by Marshall Fredericks

Dream of the Young Girl and Dream of the Young Man by Marshall Fredericks

These pieces were originally installed on the east side of the Literature, Science and the Arts building on Central Campus, near the front doors in 1948. Click Here for more information. 

Ann Arbor Eagle by Marjorie Marshal

Ann Arbor Eagle by Marjorie Marshal

Located in front of the Michigan Stadium This is a 1950 modernist realist bronze sculpture. Click Here for more information. 

Burton Tower by Albert Kahn

Burton Tower by Albert Kahn
Located on Central Campus, the tower was built in 1936 as a memorial for University President Marion Leroy Burton (presidency: 1920–1925). Click Here for more Information.