Old City Hall - Historic photos (statues)
Old City Hall
The maiden of Art, one of four allegorical statues by Julius Melchers that stood atop Old City Hall. They are now stored in pieces at Historic Fort Wayne.
The maiden of Industry, one of four allegorical statues by Julius Melchers that stood atop Old City Hall. They are now stored in pieces at Historic Fort Wayne.
The maiden of Commerce, one of four allegorical statues by Julius Melchers that stood atop Old City Hall. They are now stored in pieces at Historic Fort Wayne.
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The statue of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, founder of the city of Detroit, by artist Julius Melchers
The cupola on Old City Hall in 1961, where the four maidens of virtue once roosted
The cupola of Old City Hall and two of the Maidens of Virtue
A statue of Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette, which was housed in a niche in Old City Hall. After the building's demolition, the statue was eventually moved to Wayne State University's campus.
A statue of explorer Robert Cavalier Sieur de LaSalle, which was housed in a niche in Old City Hall. After the building's demolition, the statue was eventually moved to Wayne State University's campus.
A statue of city founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, which was housed in a niche in Old City Hall. After the building's demolition, the statue was eventually moved to Wayne State University's campus.