Hurlbut Memorial Gate
Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Beaux-Arts memorial gate at Water Works Park, Detroit, United States.
The limestone monument extends 132 feet in length, rises 50 feet high, and features carved garlands, lions heads, and a stone eagle at its peak.
Built in 1894 following Chauncey Hurlbut's bequest of $30,000, the gate served as the entrance to Water Works Park until security concerns restricted access in 1951.
The gate stands as a testament to late 19th-century philanthropy, commemorating Chauncey Hurlbut's contributions to Detroit's water infrastructure and public spaces.
Located at the intersection of East Jefferson Avenue and Cadillac Boulevard, the gate underwent a $600,000 restoration in 2007 to repair damaged limestone elements.
After a lightning strike destroyed the original eagle sculpture in 2019, craftsmen reconstructed it using limestone from the same quarry as the original construction.
Location: Detroit
GPS coordinates: 42.36083,-82.98139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
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