St. Pauls German Evangelical Church in May 2023

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A detailed view of the spire in June 2023.

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The church originally opened as St. Paul’s German Evangelical Lutheran in 1873.

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The church stands just to the west of Roosevelt Park and just north of Michigan Central Station. The church's school can be seen at left.

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The condition of the church's once-revered steeple in August 2023, which led to the City of Detroit labeling it a public safety risk.

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Church exterior in August 2023.

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Front facade detail in August 2023.

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The backside of the church in August 2023

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The Church's cornerstone

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Spire detail as of August 2023

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A view at the South elevation of the church from a distance in 2023.

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The steeple finally saw it’s last day in October 2023.

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Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org