Philip A. Hart Plaza, Urban park in downtown Detroit, US.
Philip A. Hart Plaza spans 14 acres along the Detroit River, featuring the Horace E. Dodge Memorial Fountain with 300 water jets and illumination systems.
The plaza stands on the site where Antoine Laumet de La Mothe established Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit in 1701, marking the foundation of Detroit.
The Gateway to Freedom International Memorial within the plaza commemorates Detroit's role in the Underground Railroad movement during the 19th century.
The plaza accommodates up to 40,000 visitors and provides amenities including restrooms, food courts, and two amphitheaters for public performances.
A 120-foot stainless steel spire called the Pylon marks the main entrance, representing a DNA double helix in its architectural design.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: 42.32850,-83.04430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:41
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