House of worship, San Bernardo, since 1951
Greenfield Avenue Church of God
Standing and open
- Opened
- 1951
- Standing
- 75 years
Designed by James B. Morison
Greenfield Avenue Church of God has stood on Greenfield Road in San Bernardo since 1951, 75 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.
Greenfield Avenue Church of God today, from the street
What is there now
Standing and open
We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026. Nothing new at this address in the last two years.
The story
Greenfield Avenue Church of God opened in 1951, in the postwar boom, when Detroit's population peaked near two million.
James B. Morison drew the plans.
It still stands and still opens its doors.
Next time you are nearby, stop at 19900 Greenfield Road and look up.
Timeline
- 1951 Built Designed by James B. Morison
- 2026 Today 75 years and still standing
Where it is
19900 Greenfield Road
On this map
Street map from OpenStreetMap contributors
Who made it
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Around the block
It is in San Bernardo. See the neighborhood's homes, pros and story.
Photo credits
Every photo on this page is used under its license, named here with its author and a link to the original.
- Greenfield Avenue Church of God from the street today Photo: Street View, 2024
Sources
Facts only, gathered from these sources. The story above is written by Rebuild Detroit. Every photo names its author and license where it appears.