Forest Park in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Albertus Church
Photographed By Mh, August 1, 2013
1. St. Albertus Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Albertus Church. . Polish immigrants arrived in Detroit as early as the 1850s, but not until the Reverend Simon Wieczorek founded St. Albertus Roman Catholic Parish in 1872, did their community have a center. In 1885 the present Gothic Revival building replaced the original wooden frame structure. Inspired by the Reverend Dominic Kolasinski's concern for the Polish traditions, it incorporates twelve lunette panels over the nave arcades, brick detailing, and an octagonal tower common to churches in Poland. Although the community eventually dispersed, St. Albertus Church still stands as a symbol of the first Polish community in Detroit.
Polish immigrants arrived in Detroit as early as the 1850s, but not until the Reverend Simon Wieczorek founded St. Albertus Roman Catholic Parish in 1872, did their community have a center. In 1885 the present Gothic Revival building replaced the original wooden frame structure. Inspired by the Reverend Dominic Kolasinski's concern for the Polish traditions, it incorporates twelve lunette panels over the nave arcades, brick detailing, and an octagonal tower common to churches in Poland. Although the community eventually dispersed, St. Albertus Church still stands as a symbol of the first Polish community in Detroit.
Erected 1975 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 333.)
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 1872.
Location. 42° 21.591′ N, 83° 2.492′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Forest Park. Marker is at the intersection of St. Aubin Street and East Canfield Street, on the left when traveling north on St. Aubin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4231 St Aubin Street, Detroit MI 48207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2013. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 14, 2013, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
