St. Bonaventure Monastery, Detroit

Name: St. Bonaventure Monastery
Address: Detroit, United States

#187 among attractions in Detroit

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Facts and practical information

The St. Bonaventure Monastery is a complex of religious buildings, built for the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, located at 1740 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1883 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'5"N, 83°0'53"W

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Lower East Detroit (Islandview)Detroit United States

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St. Bonaventure Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chene Park, St. Joseph Oratory, Heidelberg Project, Antietam Avenue Bridge.

1.2 miS
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Chene Park, Detroit
32 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Detroit River, Chene Park serves as an urban oasis in the heart of Detroit, United States. This waterfront park, named after the French word for "oak," is a verdant retreat within the bustling cityscape, offering residents and visitors a...
1.2 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Joseph Oratory, Detroit
30 min walk • St. Joseph Oratory, a beacon of spiritual heritage in Detroit, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious history and architectural grandeur. Built in the early 20th century, this historic church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural...
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Heidelberg Project, Detroit
16 min walk • The Heidelberg Project, nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, is an open-air art environment that represents much more than meets the eye. This vibrant art installation, founded in 1986 by artist Tyree Guyton, transforms urban debris and abandoned houses into an...
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Antietam Avenue Bridge, Detroit
29 min walk • The Antietam Avenue Bridge in Detroit, state of Michigan, is one of the distinctive features of the city's landscape.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Washington Boulevard Historic District, Detroit
31 min walk • Washington Boulevard Historic District is a multi-block area of downtown Detroit, Michigan. It consists of structures facing Washington Boulevard between State and Clifford Streets. In 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miS
Museum
WGPR-TV Studio, Detroit
20 min walk • WWJ-TV is a television station licensed to serve Detroit, Michigan, United States, owned and operated by the CBS television network.
1 miSE
Bridge
MacArthur Bridge, Detroit
27 min walk • The MacArthur Bridge is a bridge that spans the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan and Belle Isle. The bridge, which features nineteen total arches across 2,193 feet, provides main access to Belle Isle.
0.6 miSE
Street
Jefferson Avenue, Detroit
16 min walk • Jefferson Avenue is a 63.71-mile-long scenic road along the eastern part of the Detroit metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It travels alongside Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair. This road also provides access to many recreational facilities in the area.
~1520 ftSW
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit
8 min walk • Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit is one of Michigan’s most important historic cemeteries. Located at 1200 Elmwood Street in Detroit's Eastside Historic Cemetery District, Elmwood is the oldest continuously operating, non-denominational cemetery in Michigan.
1.1 miSW
Park
Dequindre Cut, Detroit
29 min walk • The Dequindre Cut is a below-grade pathway, formerly a Grand Trunk Western Railroad line, located on the east side of Detroit, Michigan, just west of St. Aubin Street.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Lafayette Park, Detroit
31 min walk • Lafayette Park is a historic urban renewal district east of Downtown Detroit and contains the largest collection of residential buildings designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Bonaventure Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Father Solanus Casey, Detroit (1 min walk), Frederic M. Sibley Lumber Company Office Building, Detroit (4 min walk), Eastside Historic Cemetery District, Detroit (6 min walk), Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit (8 min walk).

How to get to St. Bonaventure Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Bonaventure Monastery:

Bus

Mt Elliott / St Paul • Lines: 67 (2 min walk)
Kercheval / Mt Elliott • Lines: 12, 67 (3 min walk)