  Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 4726 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, Can anyone tell me when the The Annunciation (Evangelismos) Greek Orthodox Church in Greektown was constructed, and who the architect(s) was/were? Any other interesting facts concerning this building would be great. I never hear about this church, and it's probably one of the most unique churches in the city. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 387 Registered: 04-2006 |
It was built in 1981 by Al Taubman. Its unusual texture comes from being the world's largest building built entirely of legos. even the pews are legos. I agree its unique. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 4728 Registered: 10-2003 |
Huh? | ||
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72 Post Number: 412 Registered: 05-2006 |
Just like a Heathen to bash your Christ's Religion. | ||
Erichp77 Member Username: Erichp77 Post Number: 217 Registered: 12-2003 |
Okay, I am leaning towards 1910. http://www.manta.com/comsite5/ bin/pddnb_company.pl?pdlanding =1&referid=3550&id=drx28f | ||
Erichp77 Member Username: Erichp77 Post Number: 218 Registered: 12-2003 |
Anyway I'm not getting much else from the net. I'm sure you will get an exact answer if you pay a visit. Otherwise, look for a date around the base of the building if you are passing through Greek town.  | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 1223 Registered: 10-2003 |
Built in about 1967 or so. Replaced an earlier church that stood on Macomb (built 1910). | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 2218 Registered: 02-2005 |
That sounds correct, Fury13. Can anyone tell me where the original Assumption Greek Church on the east side was, before they moved to St. Claire Shores? I think I've led myself to believe that the structure on Charlevoix one block off of St. Jean is that church, but can anyone tell me what that is if it's not the old Assumption? | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 168 Registered: 04-2006 |
It is the old Assumption on Charlevoix. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 388 Registered: 06-2005 |
Annunciation Church on the corner of Lafayette and the Chrysler X-way, was built in stages. For a number of years, they operated out of what is now the basement. The building was only about 10 feet high. Later on, they built up the present sanctuary and dome. Sorry, I can't remember the construction dates. The last time I was inside the church, several years ago, the walls were still all stark white. It was a grand, beautiful, light-filled space. This month, work began on the addition of a new vestibule to the front of the church. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 2219 Registered: 02-2005 |
Oh cool, thanks Tarkus. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 4732 Registered: 10-2003 |
Seems like information on this one is probably one of the most elusive in Detroit. | ||
Bobzilla Member Username: Bobzilla Post Number: 61 Registered: 11-2003 |
This church was actually built in three stages. Phase I was below ground, and they actually had services there for several years. Phase II was basically the first floor. Several years later, they did Phase III, including the dome. If you look closely, you can see the difference between Phase II and Phase III in the color of the brick. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 1226 Registered: 10-2003 |
That's how you build if money is an issue. My church took about four years to complete (in the 1950s) because of financial holdups. The art inside the sanctuary wasn't finished until about 20-25 years after the first services were held there. All those things cost quite a bit of money, and it's difficult to do it all at once, even for a large parish. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 4741 Registered: 10-2003 |
Anyone able to find any other information? |
