Laughter, Falling Water and Time
In the 1920s, the “Skyscraper Church ” became a popular strategy for downtown churches all over America. The 12 story Wesley Temple Building was associated Wesley United Methodist Church which still stands just to the west at the southeast corner of East Grant Street and 1st Avenue South.The cornerstone was laid November 4, 1928 and … Read more
The Second Congregational Church of Minneapolis was first known as Vine Street Church and later called Park Avenue Congregational. The church founded in 1867 in an enclave of New Englanders on what was the city’s near south side. In the 1870s the first Scandinavian immigrants started showing up in Minneapolis and many settled in and … Read more
I have to admit, I’ve been driving right by this remarkable little church for years without ever once pausing to appreciate Ralph Rapson’s humble work. Until recently I would not have considered myself one of Rapson’s fans. Those awful Brasillia like towers on the West Bank have always irritated me. I can’t believe Mary Tyler … Read more
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH Snelling Avenue at Highland Parkway St. Paul, Minnesota ‘Glory To Cod” The Church was dedicated in 1952. It is of Georgian Colonial design, an example of a truly American and Protestant form of architecture that symbolizes the simple and sturdy faith of the founders of our nation. Erection cost was $625,000. … Read more