St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 1926 (Detroit) facts for kids
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| Location | 8850 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan |
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| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | James J. Nettleton |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Religious Structures of Woodward Avenue TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002909 |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1982 |
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is a special old church building in Detroit, Michigan. It is located on Woodward Avenue. Today, it is known as St. Matthew's-St. Joseph's Episcopal Church. This church is part of the Episcopal faith. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's an important historical place in the United States.
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A Look Back: The Church's Story
Building a New Home
The church building you see today was built in 1926. It replaced an even older St. Joseph's Episcopal Church. That first church was located at 5930 Woodward Avenue.
A New Beginning
In 1971, something important happened. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church joined with St. Joseph's. St. Matthew's was the second oldest African American church group in Detroit. This merger created the St. Matthew's-St. Joseph's Episcopal Church we know now.
About the Church Building
What It Looks Like
The church building is a great example of Gothic Revival style. This means it looks like old European churches. It is built from dark, rough sandstone. Lighter sandstone is used for trim and details.
The church has a narrow, pointed roof section called a nave. It also has side parts that stick out, called aisles. There are also parts that cross the main building, known as transepts.
Special Features
A large, round window called a rose window faces Woodward Avenue. It sits above the main entrance, which is set back into the building. On the north side, there is a tall, square bell tower. Next to it is the parish house, where church activities happen. The sides of the church have strong supports called buttresses. High up on the walls, there are Gothic-style windows called clerestory windows. These let light into the church.
The Architect
The person who designed this beautiful church was James J. Nettleton. He was an architect and also a member of the St. Joseph's church group. Mr. Nettleton studied architecture at Cornell University.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Episcopal de San José para niños
