Longfellow in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Christ Church Lutheran
National Register of Historic Places
| — | June 20, 2001 | — |
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2011
1. Christ Church Lutheran Marker
Christ Church Lutheran was founded on 1911. This building, designed by world famous Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen, was completed in 1949. Immediately the building received international acclaim as one of the earliest examples of modernist design of places of worship. The education wing designed by Saarinen’s son, Eero, was completed in 1962. In 1977 the American Institute of Architects awarded the worship space the Twenty-Five Year Award, an award recognizing buildings of enduring significance. The award stated “Art, science and faith achieved a serene harmony in this church whose spirit and simplicity of form recall the early Christian era.”
Erected 2001.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 44° 56.608′ N, 93° 13.388′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Longfellow. It can be reached from the intersection of 34th Avenue South and East 33rd Street. Marker is located in breezeway
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Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wonderland Amusement Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); 2916 East Lake: East Lake Branch Library (approx. half a mile away); Minneapolis, Minnesota (approx. half a mile away); 2730 East 31st Street: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); 2721-23 East Lake: Lake Theater (approx. half a mile away); 2629 East Lake: Minnehaha Grill (approx. 0.6 miles away); 2700 East Lake: Coliseum Building / Freeman's Department Store (approx. 0.6 miles away); 3012 Minnehaha Avenue South: Lauritzen Wagon and Blacksmith Shop
Photographed by Larry Gertner
2. Christ Church Lutheran Marker
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Another marker is no longer nearby. 2701 East Lake: International Order of Odd Fellows (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Christ Church Lutheran (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Our Building. Christ Church Lutheran website entry (Submitted on December 1, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2011
3. Christ Church Lutheran
Looking southwest across 34th Avenue. Marker is beyong the mushroom light in the lower right hand corner of the photo.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2011
4. Christ Church Lutheran
Looking northwest from intersection of 34th Avenue and 33rd Street.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2011
5. Christ Church Lutheran National Historic Landmark Marker
This site possesses national significance as a celebrated work of 20th century architect and educator Eliel Saarinen, and for its seminal role in the emergence of modern religious architecture. Through the use of materials, proportion, scale and light, Saarinen achieved dramatic effect while retaining a feeling of serenity and repose. Eero Saarinen directed the design of the education wing, complimenting his father’s design for the church.
2009
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
(This marker is currently on display inside the church, as the church is undergoing renovations and the building committee has not yet determined where to mount the marker.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
