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Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photos (interior)

Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church

Perhaps one of the most iconic shots of the sanctuary with all the beautiful stained windows - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022

Perhaps one of the most iconic shots of the sanctuary with all the beautiful stained windows - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022

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

Perhaps one of the most iconic shots of the sanctuary with all the beautiful stained windows - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
There is a reason why the church was referred to as "St. Curvy" - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Some detail - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Looking up - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
The Organ - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Stained glass windows facing Woodward Avenue - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
The sanctuary with its spectacular orthogonal lantern - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Staircase facing Woodward Avenue - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
The Piano - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
No doubt it deserves the nickname "St. Curvy" - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Structural integrity - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
The remaining of a fireplace - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
The staircase facing Woodward Avenue - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Feb. 8, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
A view of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church - Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
Photo from Jun. 24, 2022
The main entrance on Woodward Avenue.
The majestic curving balcony of Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church has led some to dub it "St. Curvy."
A piano on the second floor
Hoop dreams. A gymnasium on the side of the church.
Much of the first floor of the church has been destroyed by water damage.
A photo of the church's last pastor, the Rev. Gary M. Douglas Jr., still sits on a bookshelf.
The staircase on the Philadelphia side of the building has been smashed by vandals.
The once booming organ has been silenced - and its pipes scrapped.
All of the mighty organ's pipes have been scrapped.
The church's sanctuary has been damaged by scrappers, vandals and the elements.
Looking up into the lantern from the sanctuary
The breathtaking curves of the church known as St. Curvy.