1836 - 1936 - St. Marks Episcopal Church - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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N 42° 57.981 W 085° 40.068
16T E 608645 N 4757938
A dated building in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM1C93N
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2025
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Taken from their website:"The congregation traces its roots back to 1836 when it was incorporated as an Episcopalian parish. Grand Rapids was not even a city at the time. Our first church was constructed in 1840 but was soon too small to accommodate the growing parish.
The current building was finished in 1848, making it the oldest public building in Grand Rapids. It was expanded in 1872 and beyond to create the cruciform shape you see today.
The exterior of St. Mark's is stone quarried from the Grand River and its walls, two feet thick, are filled with river material as well.
The interior of St. Mark's is Gothic Revival and designed to echo old Trinity Church in New York City. From its soaring ceilings to its hand-painted, stained glass windows, St. Mark's emulates cathedrals dating back to the early Renaissance. It hosts a plethora of architectural details that, in themselves, reflect the history of Grand Rapids and its artisans."
Year of construction: 1836
Full inscription:
St. Marks Church
1836 1936
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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