First Unitarian Universalist Church
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N 42° 21.194 W 083° 03.919
17T E 329901 N 4691062
Located on the southwest side of Cass Avenue, between Prentis Street and Forest Avenue. Streetside parking may be available.
Waymark Code: WM12QC
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2006
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Perry W. McAdow and his wife Clara built this elaborate Victorian mansion in 1891. The McAdows, who had earned their fortune in the gold mines of Montana, lived here from 1891 to 1897. The house continued as a private residence until 1913, when it was sold to the Universalist congregation. It was used as a temporary church until 1916, when the congregation completed a new church in the former garden to the north. This structure then became the parish house. In 1934 the Universalist and Unitarian congregations merged acquiring the name, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit. The group uses this structure as a place of meetings and worship for religious liberals. The house, with its notable frescos, paneling, plasterwork and stained glass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Historical Name: Clara and Perry W. McAdow
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #0497
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
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