Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church

7625 Linwood St., Detroit, Michigan. County/parish: Wayne.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places February 05, 2021. NRIS 100006132.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Brewster-Pilgrim Congregational Church
  • Central Congregational Church
  • Pilgrim Congregational Church

From Wikipedia:

Shrine of the Black Madonna

The Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church, or more simply the Shrine of the Black Madonna, is a church building located at 7625 Linwood Street in Detroit, Michigan. It is significant for its association with civil rights leader Rev. Albert B. Cleage Jr., and as the location of many significant 20th century African American civil rights activities. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.

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