Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Salvation Army
Photographed By R. C.
1. Salvation Army Marker
Inscription.
The Salvation Army. . Founded by William Booth in London, England. The Salvation Army came to Michigan in 1883. When organizing the Detroit corps in 1887 Captain Fink wrote to her British superiors: "This is the Metropolis of Michigan … a beautiful city, but oh, the sin and iniquity that abounds here." The army initially concentrated its efforts near here, in Cadillac Square, a haven for persons of ill repute. Salvationists found their sidewalk ministry hindered by city officials, who in 1901 enacted an ordnance requiring permits for outdoor speaking, parades and peddling near Cadillac Square, which was near city hall. Undaunted, the army ministered to the needy, holding both indoor and outdoor meetings. It became one of the most active and effective missions in the city. In 1902 Detroit became the headquarters of the Indiana and Michigan division.
Founded by William Booth in London, England. The Salvation Army came to Michigan in 1883. When organizing the Detroit corps in 1887 Captain Fink wrote to her British superiors: "This is the Metropolis of Michigan … a beautiful city, but oh, the sin and iniquity that abounds here." The army initially concentrated its efforts near here, in Cadillac Square, a haven for persons of ill repute. Salvationists found their sidewalk ministry hindered by city officials, who in 1901 enacted an ordnance requiring permits for outdoor speaking, parades and peddling near Cadillac Square, which was near city hall. Undaunted, the army ministered to the needy, holding both indoor and outdoor meetings. It became one of the most active and effective missions in the city. In 1902 Detroit became the headquarters of the Indiana and Michigan division.
Erected 1984 by Bureau of Michigan History - Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S646.)
Location. 42° 19.848′ N, 83° 2.565′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in
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Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Street (State Highway 3) and Congress Street, in the median on Randolph Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 532 Randolph Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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