Spirit of Detroit to receive $250K restoration

The iconic Spirit of Detroit statue is scheduled to receive a $250,000 makeover in spring of 2008.

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Kenneth Humes, an art historian who has led tours of downtown Detroit for students, said the Spirit of Detroit is one of the most significant public pieces of art in the nation.

"This is something that has to be cared for like a baby," Humes said. "It needs some help making sure it remains as beautiful as it can be."

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