City of Windsor's Public Art and Monuments Application
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Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial
To the City of Windsor and its Citizens. Thank you for opening your arms to embrace your countrymen and bring Canada's sons home. MACV7/2/1995. Donated by MACV
A Butterfly's Wings
Artist: Jack Byng - 2014 A Butterfly’s Wings is a beautiful tribute to those who have struggled with brain injuries.
Century Rock
Erected in Canada's Centennial Year of 1967. Buried beneath this rock lies a time capsule to be opened in the Year 2067.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall
In grateful remembrance of all those who served in the Korean War and in memory of those who gave their lives.
Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial
Artist: Laura & Mark William - 1964, 2005
Windsor Memorial to our glorious dead of the Royal Canadian Air Force who represented this area in World War II.
Ancient Jesuit Pear Trees Plaque
These Jesuit Pear Trees, located in the Maison François Baby House garden and Dieppe Gardens park, are descendants of trees brought from France by the Jesuit Missionaries in the early eighteenth century.
Pray for Peace
"Pray for Peace/Priez Pour La Paix". Erected in Canada's Centennial Year of 1967 by the Knights of Columbus of Ontario as an inspiration to world peace. 1867-1967.
Service Personnel Monument
In memory of the service personnel of World Wars I, II, Korea and Peacekeeping from Windsor and Essex County who gave their today for our tomorrow.
Red Beach Memorial
Artist: Rory O'Connor. This monument commemorates the sacrifices of the Essex Scottish Regiment during the Battle of Dieppe in the Second World War.
Cairn to Pipe Major J. Copeland
This memorial is dedicated in the Centennial Year 1967 in memory of W.O.I Pipe Major J (Jock) Copeland. M.B.E. of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment 1st Battalion by the Warrant Officers and Chief Petty Officers Association of Essex County.
Navy and Merchant Navy Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women who served on the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Merchant Navy.
Tower of Freedom
Artist: Ed Dwight - 2001
Tower of Freedom, honours enslaved Americans' flight to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Le Mur des Noms
The Wall of Names pays tribute to the Detroit Founding Families - French America
Noon Mark
The center line of the Noon Mark points to true north, and is aligned along the meridian of the longitude North 83 degrees, 01 minutes, 34.03 seconds West.
Peacekeepers and Afghanistan Memorial
In honour of Canadians who served with the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in peace and peace enforcement operations.
In honour of all Canadians who served in Afghanistan and the Arabian Sea.
Bird Bath, with two birds
Bird Bath, with squirrel, turtle and bird
Charles Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain
The Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain is the only international floating fountain in the world. It can propel water 70 feet in the air and displays a light show at night.
Monument of Memories
2006 - The Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex Country, founded by the late George Sims and Marilyn Brown-Skinner, chose to mark its 25th anniversary and the centennial of Dr. Alzheimer’s discovery in 2006 with this Monument of Memories, giving people the opportunity to etch memories in stone and celebrate the lives of loved ones.
Copernicus Astrolabium & Sun Dial
Astrolabium & Sun Dial of M. Kopernik (Copernicus) 1473 - 1543. "Father of Modern Astronomy". - 1954
Land
1997 - Lest we forget our departed comrades. Their memory is as dear today as in the hour they passed away. We shall remember them.
Air
1998 - Dedicated in honour of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and to those who served in the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
