First Congregational Church, Detroit, MI
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N 42° 21.316 W 083° 03.783
17T E 330093 N 4691283
First Congregational Church is located on Woodward Ave. in Detroit, MI.
Waymark Code: WM149M
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2007
Views: 52
In 1801, David Bacon and his wife Alice made the first attempt to establish Congregationalism in Detroit. Sent by a Connecticut Congregational society, the Bacons failed in their efforts to build a mission. It was not until 1844 that the First Congregational Society was formed in Detroit. The society erected a building which it soon outgrew. A second structure was dedicated in 1854. The third and present church known as the "Church of the Seven Arches" was completed in 1891. Designed by John L. Faxon, it has Byzantine and Romanesque features. The tower of the church is crowned by a statue of the Angel Uriel. Both the exterior and interior of this church are rich in the colors and symbolism of the Christian religion.
-text from Michigan Historical Marker
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1891
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of Christ
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
2390 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI United States
48226
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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