National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica is a Catholic church in Royal Oak, Michigan. A designated national shrine, the church building is well-known for its execution in the lavish zig-zag Art Deco style. The structure was completed in two stages between 1931 and 1936.
This article is about the church in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA. For the church in San Antonio, Texas, USA, see Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. For other uses, see Little Flower (disambiguation).National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
The sanctuary, at 2100 West Twelve Mile Road at the northeast corner of Woodward Avenue, is a parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Its construction was funded by the proceeds of the radio ministry of the Father Charles Coughlin, who broadcast from its tower in the 1930s.[1]