Michigan War Veterans Memorial

Michigan War Veterans Memorial
Dr. Linwood W. Snow, general manager of the Michigan State Fair, laid the cornerstone of the Michigan War Veterans Memorial on Aug 22, 1939. At the time, he stated “We trust that this memorial when completed will serve as a constant reminder to the youth of Michigan and the nation that this nation shall never perish from the face of the earth”.

Installation Date:

09 Sep 1939

Organization Responsible for Installation:

On September 9, 1939, the Memorial was dedicated with a prayer for peace in the presence of 5,000 persons most of them veterans of World War 1 and their families.

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Poor

Website:

http://http://www.cay202detroit.org/index.php?id=72&number=5

Location:

southwest corner of the Old Michigan State Fair Grounds (Woodward Ave and E. State Fair). Detroit, MI. The State Fair Grounds have been closed since 2010. Location and information Sites: http://ww1mproject.org/items/show/1256 http://www.cay202detroit.org/index.php?id=72&number=5