Medical Center in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church Complex

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021

1. St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church Complex Marker

Inscription. St. Josaphat’s, founded on June 1, 1889, was the third Polish-speaking Roman Catholic parish established in Detroit. On February 2, 1890, it dedicated a combination church and school building. Within a decade plans were begun for a new church rectory and a convent. In 1901 this late Victorian Romanesque-style church was completed at a cost of $100,000. The church was designed by Joseph G. Kastler and William E. N. Hunter. Local carpenters, Harcus & Lang and the Jermolowicz Brothers, were the builders. The stained glass was crafted by the Detroit Stained Glass Works. In 1907 the convent was completed. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1281.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1889.

Location. 42° 21.382′ N, 83° 3.15′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Medical Center. Marker is at the intersection of East Canfield Street and Chrysler Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Canfield Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 E Canfield St, Detroit MI 48201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Friendship Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Recreation Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Academy of Pediatrics (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brewster Homes (approx. half a mile away); Sacred Heart Parish (approx. half a mile away); David Whitney, Jr. Residence (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021

2. St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church Complex Marker

St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021

3. St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church

View of church from East Canfield

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021

4. St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church

View of church from Chrysler Drive

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.