The Parish House of the First Evangelical English Lutheran Church, built in 1929, was once one of Detroit's most advanced and well-equipped religious buildings.

Situated on Mt. Elliott near Mack Avenue, this Gothic-style structure was designed by George D. Mason & Co. The building's rustic buff stone, sourced from the Neshannock Valley and trimmed with Indiana limestone, showcases its historic charm. Its front façade is distinguished by two large bays topped with high gables and a recessed porch with Gothic archways.

Though the adjacent church was demolished in 2018, the Parish House remains, albeit in poor condition. The project initially represented a $260,000 investment, providing extensive religious and recreational facilities for the church community.

The building was used as the "Martens Recreation Center" from the late 70s and later became "KABAZ Cultural Center" until it was closed in ca. 2011.

Even though the structure still seems sound, the images from 2024 show that the interior has deteriorated beyond repair.