Richmond in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Richmond Center for the Performing Arts
Built in 1887, this structure formerly served as the First Congregational Church. When the congregation merged with St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1973, it sold the building to the Richmond Community Theatre. That group adapted the interior for reuse as a theater and carefully restored the exterior. The building is a significant example of Gothic Revival architecture. The Richmond Center for the Performing Arts was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L393.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 42° 48.81′ N, 82° 45.611′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Churchill Street and Parker Street, on the right when traveling west on Churchill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69619 Parker Street, Richmond MI 48062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Steam Engines--A Brief History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanford Stone / Weller House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Donley Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); "The Thing" (approx. 5.8 miles away); Walter C. Wetzel State Recreation Area (approx. 6.2 miles away); Crawford Settlement Burying Ground (approx. 8½ miles away); Sacred Heart Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Sacred Heart Cemetery (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . About Us. Richmond Community Theatre's website homepage (Submitted on September 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.