First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church, Romanesque Revival church in Midtown Detroit, United States.
The First Congregational Church features a 120-foot campanile with narrow arcades, topped by an 8-foot copper figure of Archangel Uriel.
Founded in 1844, the church's earlier buildings near the Detroit River played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, helping refugees reach freedom.
The interior design incorporates elements from Italian churches, including detailed carvings, ceiling portraits, rose windows, and murals by artist Lyle Durgin.
Located at 33 East Forest Avenue, the church offers guided tours of its historic facilities and operates the Underground Railroad Living Museum.
The 1891 structure combines red limestone construction with a five-bay loggia on the Woodward facade and rounded windows with tracery framed arches.
Location: Detroit
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Operator: First Congregational Church
Website: http://friendsoffirst.com
GPS coordinates: 42.35515,-83.06268
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:43
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