Temple Baptist Church – King Solomon Baptist Church, Civil rights movement church complex in Northwest Goldberg, Detroit, United States.
The Temple Baptist Church - King Solomon Baptist Church is a religious complex located at Fourteenth and Marquette Avenue consisting of two distinct structures. One building displays Tudor Revival features from an earlier era, while the main auditorium showcases Art Deco design and could accommodate thousands of worshippers.
The building was constructed in 1917 as Temple Baptist Church and served the growing community as a gathering place. The complex was renamed King Solomon Baptist Church in 1951 and continued to serve the congregation.
The name King Solomon Baptist Church reflects the spiritual wisdom the congregation sought to embody. The two buildings stand side by side, creating a shared space where the community gathered for worship and celebration.
The complex sits in northwest Detroit at an easily recognized corner location in the city. Visitors should know that this remains an active gathering space, and visiting times or tours may need to be arranged in advance.
The older Tudor Revival building stands as the sole surviving architectural work by J. Will Wilson, a notable builder in Detroit's construction history. His name has largely faded from memory, yet his design remains visible at this location today.
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