Greektown in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Mary's Rectory
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. St. Mary's Rectory Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary's Rectory. . Constructed in 1876, this North Italian Banded Romanesque structure was designed by Swiss architect Julius Hess. It is the second rectory building of the St. Mary's parish, which was organized in 1835 under the leadership of Father Martin Kundig (1835-1843). Following Father Kundig were the Redemptorist Fathers (1847-1872), the Franciscan Fathers (1872-1893) and the Holy Ghost Fathers, C. S. Sp. (1893 to the present). This edifice was completed under the guidance of the Franciscans. It also served as their monastery.
Constructed in 1876, this North Italian Banded Romanesque structure was designed by Swiss architect Julius Hess. It is the second rectory building of the St. Mary's parish, which was organized in 1835 under the leadership of Father Martin Kundig (1835-1843). Following Father Kundig were the Redemptorist Fathers (1847-1872), the Franciscan Fathers (1872-1893) and the Holy Ghost Fathers, C. S. Sp. (1893 to the present). This edifice was completed under the guidance of the Franciscans. It also served as their monastery.
Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L686b.)
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 1876.
Location. 42° 20.156′ N, 83° 2.406′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Greektown. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 646 Monroe Ave, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Annunciation (about 400 feet away, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
