St. Thomas the Apostle's Church
St. Thomas the Apostle's Church, Roman Catholic church in east Detroit, United States.
The church building featured Romanesque design with Art Deco elements, brick walls, limestone base, and Spanish tile roofs on Townsend Avenue.
Founded in 1914 for Polish immigrants, the parish constructed its main church building in 1923 and remained active until closure in 1989.
The church complex included six buildings serving religious and educational needs of Detroit's Polish community through grade school and high school programs.
The former church structure at 8363 Townsend Avenue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places until its demolition in 1993.
The facade displayed a massive Eucharistic relief and decorative elements including stained glass windows and bronze architectural details.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1923
GPS coordinates: 42.39000,-83.02444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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