Shrine of the Black Madonna
Shrine of the Black Madonna, Religious landmark in Detroit, United States
The Shrine of the Black Madonna features a two-story rectangular structure with red brick walls, stone trim, and a central bell tower at the front.
Architect George D. Mason completed this Colonial Revival building in 1925, which later received National Register of Historic Places recognition in February 2021.
In 1967, artist Glanton Dowdell created an 18-foot mural of a Black Madonna and Jesus, replacing the original stained glass window depicting Plymouth Rock.
The religious center operates at 7625 Linwood Avenue in Detroit, offering regular services and community programs through its network of congregations.
This church transformed into a center for civil rights activism, contributing to Coleman Young's election as Detroit's first African American mayor.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1925
Architects: George D. Mason
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 7625 Linwood Street
GPS coordinates: 42.36306,-83.10194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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