Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
715 Wisconsin Avenue
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Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
1. 715 Wisconsin Avenue Marker
This magnificent church was formally dedicated June 12th, 1922. The former All Saints Catholic Church burned to the ground on March 5th, 1920. From that devastation, this beautiful edifice was constructed.
The community gathered to rebuild under the leadership and direction of Rev. Father Owen J. Bennett, whose vision during his 16 years in Gladstone was unparelleled. In 1911, the former Haywarden Inn became available. The church purchased the inn and converted it into a school. At the same time, Father Bennett encouraged the congregation to purchase the 11 adjacent lots. After the fire, these lots were available to rebuild. The Architect was G. Arntzen from Escanaba, and the General Contractor was Arnt Arntzen. Ole Peterson laid the foundation. The cornerstone was set Nov. 7th, 1920.
Every imaginable fundraiser took place, not only by church members but individuals, organizations and other churches. The brick, marble and cut stone came from Milwaukee, and the windows were imported from Munich, Germany. Services were held in the Lyric Theatre until the basement was ready for services on Easter Sunday, 1921. The church grew from 125 families to over 400 upon completion.
On the Board of Trustees were Peter Burkard, Phil Hupy, James LeVelle and John Kennedy.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1922.
Location. 45° 50.751′ N, 87° 1.083′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 Wisconsin Avenue, Gladstone MI 49837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 714 Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 805 Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 802 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 706 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 814 Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (about 300 feet away); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (about 300 feet away); 904 Wisconsin Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
2. 715 Wisconsin Avenue Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
3. 715 Wisconsin Avenue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
