1844 - SS. Peter And Paul Church Cornerstone, Detroit, MI.
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N 42° 19.902 W 083° 02.296
17T E 332071 N 4688617
Located at 629 East Jefferson across from the GM Ren. Center.
Waymark Code: WM93G3
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This is the oldest extant church in Detroit. Designed by Francis Letourno in the basilica form, it was built between 1844 and 1848 and served as the cathedral of the Detroit diocese under Bishop Lefevre. In 1877 Bishop Borgess gave the parish to the Jesuit Fathers to build a college here. This is now the University of Detroit. The church exterior retains its original simplicity and dignity.
Year of construction: 1844

Full inscription:
JUNII 29, A.D. 1844


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