Grosse Pointe Farms in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Saint Paul Catholic School and Convent

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

1. Saint Paul Catholic School and Convent Marker

Inscription.
In 1886 the Convent of the Sacred Heart began providing free education to the children of Saint Paul Catholic Parish. In 1926 the church committee decided to build an elementary and high school. Ground was broken in January 1927. A new convent constructed behind the school housed the Dominican nuns who served as teachers. The Detroit architectural firm, Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, designed the original portions of both structures. Additions were built in 1951 and 1963.

Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1876.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1927.

Location. 42° 23.749′ N, 82° 53.736′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Grosse Pointe Boulevard and Lewiston Road, on the left when traveling south on Grosse Pointe Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Grosse Pointe Boulevard, Grosse Pointe MI 48236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grosse Pointe Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Paul Catholic Church / Saint Paul Rectory and Parish House (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Pere Gabriel Richard Elementary School (approx. half a mile away); Grosse Pointe High School (approx. half a mile away); Martin Luther King Jr. In Grosse Pointe (approx. 0.6 miles away); Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings" (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Grosse Pointe Memorial Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); This Bell House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Also see . . . St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School. School website homepage (Submitted on July 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

2. Saint Paul Catholic School and Convent Marker

View from the west.

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

3. Saint Paul Catholic School

View from the northwest.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

4. Saint Paul Catholic School

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.