Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lutheran church in Detroit, United States
The wooden structure features pointed arches, a central tower, and five tall lancet-arched stained glass windows on each side of the building.
The church, constructed in 1891 for German-speaking immigrants at a cost of $2000, was designed by architectural firm Spier & Rohns.
Originally serving the German Lutheran community until 1976, the building now functions as the Motor City Missionary Baptist Church since 1978.
Located at 4461 Twenty-Eighth Street in Detroit, the church maintains its original interior elements including vertical board wainscoting and a rear balcony organ.
This structure stands as the only known wooden church designed by the prominent architectural firm Spier & Rohns in Detroit.
Location: Detroit
Architects: Spier & Rohns
Architectural style: Carpenter Gothic
GPS coordinates: 42.33780,-83.11000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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