House of worship, Corktown, since 1929

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Standing and open

A drawing of St. Peter's Episcopal Church from its recorded size and style. No photo we may share has turned up yet.

Opened: 1929
Style: Neo Gothic
Standing: 97 years

St. Peter's Episcopal Church has stood on Trumbull Ave. in Corktown since 1929, 97 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.

On the map

St. Peter's Episcopal Church today, from the street

Street View of St. Peter's Episcopal Church — St. Peter's Episcopal Church from the street today Photo: Street View, 2026

What is there now

Under renovation

Alteration permit January 15, 2025 Interior alterations/renovations (lower level) per plans. (Subject to field approval.), estimated at $50,000 Source: City and county building permits
Alteration permit January 2, 2026 Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents & (HDC25-00427) (Separate trades permits required) (Subject to Fi, estimated at $28,560 Source: City and county building permits
Standing and open Source: Historic Detroit

We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026.

The story

By Victoria Jackson, Editor in Chief Updated October 26, 2026

St. Peter's Episcopal Church opened in 1929, during the boom years when the auto industry turned Detroit into one of the fastest growing cities in America.

The design came from Weston & Ellington, in the Neo Gothic style.

It still stands and still opens its doors.

Next time you are nearby, stop at 1950 Trumbull Ave and look up.