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Side view of the sanctuary as seen in summer 2021
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Like many other churches in Detroit, St. Columba experienced a decline in membership and its congregation moved to the suburbs.
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
By 2000 the churches neighborhood had one of the highest percentages of abandoned properties in the city
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The church is over 11,000 square feet. And while some of the stucco is stained and falling off exposing the brick underneath, the nave is still impressive.
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Another view at the stunning sanctuary
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A close look at the lectern with the large stained glass window in the background
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Elaborate entrance door between main entrance and sanctuary
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Entrance door detail
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A look at the sacristy area
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Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view at the one of the aisles inside the nave
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A wide angle view at the Narthex
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Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view from the Narthex into the church
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Staircase to choir
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Door separating apse from sacristy area
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A different angle at the sanctuary
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A view at the Northeast elevation
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South elevation
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A view from Manistique St. in summer 2021
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
