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House of worship, Woodbridge, since 1910

Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Still standing, photographed 2024

Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opened
1910
Style
Spanish Renaissance
Standing
116 years

Designed by Harry J. Rill

Redeemer Presbyterian Church has stood on Grand River Ave. in Woodbridge since 1910, 116 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.

On the map

More photos of Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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

By Victoria Jackson, Editor in Chief Updated

In 1910, in the years Detroit became the Motor City and built like it meant to stay on top, Redeemer Presbyterian Church opened in Woodbridge.

Harry J. Rill drew the plans, working in Spanish Renaissance.

It still stands and still opens its doors.

Next time you are nearby, stop at 4800 Grand River Ave and look up.

Timeline

  1. 1910 Built Designed by Harry J. Rill
  2. 2026 Today 116 years and still standing

Where it is

4800 Grand River Ave.

On this map

  1. Redeemer Presbyterian Church This place
  2. Detroit Fire Department Training School 0.3 mi
  3. Williams Brothers Co. 0.4 mi
  4. Woodbridge Neighborhood Historic District (Boundary Increase I) 0.4 mi
  5. Eighth Precinct Police Station 0.5 mi
  6. Woodbridge Historic District 0.5 mi
  7. Woodbridge Neighborhood (Boundary Increase II) 0.5 mi
  8. Northwood - Hunter House 0.6 mi
  9. Hunter House 0.7 mi

Street map from OpenStreetMap contributors

Who made it

St. Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery, by Harry J. Rill St. Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery, by Harry J. Rill. Photo: Annebethmi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Architect

Harry J. Rill

Architect. Designed St. Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery (1843) and 7 more in Metro Detroit

Also by Harry J. Rill

More from Detroit in the 1910s

Around the block

It is in Woodbridge. 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.

  1. Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, 2024 Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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.