Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

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name =Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
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caption = Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
location= Detroit, Michigan
lat_degrees = 42
lat_minutes = 20
lat_seconds = 53
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 83
long_minutes = 3
long_seconds = 47
long_direction = W
locmapin = Michigan
area =
built =1883
architect= Mason & Rice; Malcolmson & Higginbotham
architecture= Romanesque
added = December 10, 1982
governing_body = Private
refnum=82000548cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2008-04-15|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]

The Cass Community United Methodist Church is located at 3901 Cass Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1883 as the Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.

History

The Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1880. [http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/districts/cass_episcopal.pdf Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church] from the city of Detroit] In 1883, the congregation hired architectural firm Mason and Rice to design a church at the corner of Cass and Selden. In 1891, Malcomson and Higginbotham designed an addition on the eastern side, which is now the main portion of the church.

Early in the life of the church, the congregation was well-to-do. [http://casscommunity.org/about_cass/history_of_cass_community_social_services Cass Community Social Services] history page] In the 1920s, however, the membership declined as congregants moved from the area and the character of the neighborhood changed. However, the church decided to remain in the neighborhood and minister to and with the new residents. The church is still operating as a Methodist congregation, with services that change to meet the needs of the neighborhood.

Architecture

The church is a Richardsonian Romanesque structure, constructed in the form of a Greek Cross. [http://www.woodwardavenue.us/heritage/churches/view/?id=24 Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church] from Woodward Avenue] The church is built from rock faced Grafton stone, trimmed with Ionia sandstone. At the corner is square tower, 86 feet high; the green ceramic tile roof is original. On the interior, Tiffany grace the windows; a Johnson - Tracker church organ is installed, which is thought to be the largest 19th century pipe organ in Michigan.

A state of Michigan historical maker marks this church. [http://www.michmarkers.com/startup.asp?startpage=L1224.htm Cass Community United Methodist Church] from michmarkers.com]

External Links

* [http://casscommunity.org/ Cass Community Social Services]

References