Woodward Avenue Baptist Church facts for kids
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Woodward Avenue Baptist Church
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Woodward Avenue Baptist Church, 1982
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| Location | 2464 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | Mortimer Smith |
| Demolished | 1986 |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002915 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1982 |
| Removed from NRHP | 1988 |
The Woodward Avenue Baptist Church was a church building in Detroit, Michigan. It was located at 2464 Woodward Avenue. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Sadly, a fire destroyed the building in 1986. Because of this, it was removed from the Register in 1988.
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What Was the Woodward Avenue Baptist Church?
The Woodward Avenue Baptist Church was a beautiful building. It was built in the Late Victorian Gothic style. The church was made from gray limestone. The stone had a rough, natural look called "rockfaced ashlar."
When it was first built, the church had a pointed roof (gabled facade). It also had a tall tower on one corner. Later, in 1935, the street in front of the church was made wider. This meant that 46 feet were cut off the front of the building.
After this change, the church was 120 feet long and 90 feet wide. It had two simple Gothic arched doors. These doors were on each side of a part that stuck out slightly. There was also a two-story addition at the back. This part was 165 feet long and 95 feet wide.
When Was the Church Built?
The church's story began in 1860. That's when the church group was first formed. It was called the Lafayette Street Baptist Church back then.
In 1886, the group bought the land where the church would stand. They also changed their name to Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. They hired an architect named Mortimer Smith to design the new building. Construction started right away. The church building was finished in 1887.
In 1934, the original front of the church was taken down. This was done to make Woodward Avenue wider. In 1980, the church group sold the building. A new group called the United House of Jeremiah bought it. The church was destroyed by fire in 1986.
Images for kids
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The church in 1899, showing its original front.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Bautista de la Avenida Woodward para niños
