Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 12, 2021

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Originally built in 1857 with a single, central spire, the First Presbyterian Church was greatly enlarged and rededicated in 1899. Detroit architect Julius Hess redesigned the church, using the original sanctuary walls, and added a columned entrance portal and twin towers. The cupola-topped towers are reminiscent of English Baroque churches, yet the interior and overall design reflect Renaissance architecture. The rose window was made by Tiffany & Co. of New York.

Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1615.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 42° 14.697′ N, 83° 36.866′ W. Marker is in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Street and Emmet Street, on the left when traveling south on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 N Washington St, Ypsilanti MI 48197, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ladies' Literary Club House (within shouting distance of this marker); Facing the Fire (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Loving Memory of Carpenters Post No. 180 (about 400 feet away); Ypsilanti (about 400 feet away); 220 N. Huron (about 400 feet away); First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); 107th Field Signal Battalion U.S.A. / World War Memorial (about 600 feet away); First City Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ypsilanti.

Also see . . . A Brief History. (Submitted on November 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

First Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., November 14, 2015

2. First Presbyterian Church and Marker

The rose window made by Tiffany & Co. of New York noted on marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 12, 2021

3. The rose window made by Tiffany & Co. of New York noted on marker.

First Presbyterian Church dedication stone. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 12, 2021

4. First Presbyterian Church dedication stone.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on November 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.