Historic Detroit

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Detroit Stock Exchange Building - Artifacts

This bull and bear - the traditional symbols of a rising or falling stock market - once graced the entryway to the Detroit Stock Exchange Building. They are now displayed in the lobby of 150 W. Jefferson, the structure that took the building's place.

This panel from the Stock Exchange Building, now on display inside 150 W. Jefferson, represents settlers who braved the Michigan wilderness.

This Stock Exchange panel, now on display inside 150 W. Jefferson, depicts a Native American, honoring Detroit's days before European settlers arrived.

A section of the Detroit Stock Exchange Building's bas reliefs, now on display inside 150 W. Jefferson.

This panel depicts a pioneer woman with pine trees, a rifle and an ax, harkening back to Detroit's days as a frontier town.

This Stock Exchange Building bas relief depicts a French fur trader, who ruled Detroit during its days under France. Above him are a French fort, Native American teepees and a trading post.

The God Mercury appears as the god of commerce, cradling a cog, which is a symbol of industry.

This bull and bear - the traditional symbols of a rising or falling stock market - once graced the entryway to the Detroit Stock Exchange Building. They are now displayed in the lobby of 150 W. Jefferson, the structure that took the building's place.

Pieces of the entryway of the Detroit Stock Exchange Building are on display in an elevator lobby of 150 W. Jefferson, which was built on the site of the old DSX building.

This panel represents the people of Michigan who contribute to the economy. Above "Average Joe" are heavily worn symbols of industry: a windmill and a factory.

Bas relief panels from the Detroit Stock Exchange Building depicting Mercury and a factory worker, which are now on display inside 150 W. Jefferson