Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 9:45am - 1:15pm
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St. Joseph Shrine (formerly St. Joseph Oratory and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church), founded in 1855, is a historic German Catholic church located in the Eastern Market–Lafayette Park neighborhood area just outside of downtown, on the city's central east side. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and deemed "of national importance" because of its stained glass, notable in its intricate designs and wide usage. Also of note is the woodwork, statuary, and original high altar in the interior. The Victorian Gothic effectively unaltered, architecture of the church had its cornerstone laid in 1870, making it one of the oldest extant churches in Detroit. We will stop in to visit this magnificent church as this will be a self-guided tour. After the tour, lunch on your own at Farmer Franks in Eastern Market.
Location:
Birmingham Next