Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian church in Detroit, United States
Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in Detroit, United States. The building, finished in 1911, shows Gothic Revival features such as pointed arches and a tall spire, and it was designed by Sidney Badgley.
The congregation formed in 1908, and the cornerstone was laid in 1910 on land given by Tracy and Katherine McGregor. The church was dedicated in 1911, and after a period of decline it merged with another congregation in 1981.
The church has long been a landmark for the surrounding neighborhood, and its name comes from the avenue it faces. Today, visitors often stop to look at the facade and the details of the stonework.
The church sits on Woodward Avenue, and you can get there by car or public transit. It is best to visit during the day, and the main entrance is accessible from the street.
The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. For a time, it also served as the Abyssinia Church of God in Christ.
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