House of worship, Chadsey Condon, since 1905

St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church

Standing and open

A drawing of St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church from its recorded size and style. No photo we may share has turned up yet.

Opened: 1905
Style: Italian Renaissance
Standing: 121 years

St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church has stood on Wesson St. in Chadsey Condon since 1905, 121 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.

On the map

St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church today, from the street

Street View of St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church — St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church from the street today Photo: Street View, 2026

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 October 26, 2026

In 1905, in the years Detroit became the Motor City and built like it meant to stay on top, St. Francis D'Assisi Catholic Church opened in Chadsey Condon.

The design came from Kastler & Hunter, in the Italian Renaissance style.

It is still open, and still part of daily life in the city.

Go see it at 4500 Wesson St. Photos never get the scale right.