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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 34th Avenue South and East 33rd Street. Marker is located in breezeway between the church and school. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3244 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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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 Germantown, Wisconsin.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner
2. Christ Church Lutheran Marker
National Register of Historic Places entry at
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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 Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, 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 Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
