St. Joseph's Parish
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N 42° 20.737 W 083° 02.161
17T E 332294 N 4690158
Located on the corner of Orleans and Jay Streets, just off Gratiot Avenue. Parking available.
Waymark Code: WM139M
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2007
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Organized in 1855, St. Joseph's served a German Catholic neighborhood for generations. With schools and activities conducted in German, the parish sponsored a mutual benefit society to assist its immigrant flock. In 1873, led by Father Johann Friedland, the parish dedicated this limestone church, designed in the Gothic Revival style by Francis Himpler. No longer predominantly German, St. Joseph's continues as a neighborhood parish and still provides services in German.
Historical Name: Father Johann Friedland
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #0204
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
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