First Presbyterian Church of Saline - Saline, Michigan
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The First Presbyterian Church of Saline is a Historic old church located on Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline.
Waymark Code: WM5R4G
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2009
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The Historical marker on site tells us:
"In 1831, Presbyterian families from Newark, New York, traveled by boat through the Erie Canal to Detroit. Settling in the Saline area, they held their first religious service on July, 18, 1831. Thereafter, services were held in schoolhouses, homes and other buildings until 1842 when they erected a frame structure on this site. In 1898 that building was replaced with the present church.
Built in 1898 with heavy cut stone foundations and rounded arches, the Saline Presbyterian Church reflects the influence of Romanesque Revival architecture. Detroit architects Frederick H. Spier and William Rohns designed the church, which was built by local contractor Conrad Schaffer and Son. The total cost for the building and furnishings was $5,981. The congregation restored the sanctuary interior in 1998."
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
143 East Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI USA
48170
Date Built: 1898
Architect: Frederick H. Spier and William Rohns
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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