Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Central Methodist Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. Central Methodist Church Marker
This Richardsonian Romanesque church was erected in 1892-93 according to plans by Bay City architect Dillon P. Clark. It is one of several builldings in the city constructed of red "canal rubble" sandstone discarded during a power canal excavation. The church sustained three fires; the most recent occurred on December 22, 1941, during a wartime blackout. Although the interior suffered extensive damage, the original exterior structure remains substantially unchanged.
Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1892.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 22, 1941.
Location. 46° 29.848′ N, 84° 20.795′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is at the intersection of East Spruce Street and Bingham Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East Spruce Street, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783,
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Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early 1900's Street Scene (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chippewa County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Chippewa County Court House (about 500 feet away); Chippewa County World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Chippewa County Persian Gulf Memorial (about 600 feet away); "The Wolf of Rome" (about 600 feet away); Chippewa County Korea/Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away); "The Crane of the Sault" (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. Central Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. Central Methodist Church
This is the view of the whole church from the south.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
4. Central Methodist Church Cornerstone
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
5. Central Methodist Church
These stained glass windows are on the east side of the church along Bingham.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
6. Central Methodist Church
This view shows the full side view from the east taken from the court building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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