First Lutheran Building History
In 1885 the original church was enlarged by the addition of an entrance hall, surmounted by a beautiful spire, at a cost of $5000.00. Three bells, still serving, were installed in the tower. The largest weighs 2,500 pounds, the second weighs 1,200 pounds and the smallest weighs 700 pounds. They were rung by hand until 1948 when automatic bellringers were installed.
Construction of the new church began in 1952. Incorporating the original spire, hall, and west wall of windows, the present day church artfully blends Gothic, Romanesque, and Modernist influences. After two years of construction, the new church was dedicated on April 25, 1954.
Construction of the new church began in 1952. Incorporating the original spire, hall, and west wall of windows, the present day church artfully blends Gothic, Romanesque, and Modernist influences. After two years of construction, the new church was dedicated on April 25, 1954.
The church's pipe organ began construction in 1954. The great organ has a three manual console with standard pedal board, and consists of 488 pipes. In addition to the 23 ranks of pipes and a set of chimes, there are 36 stops and 24 couplers. The blower to furnish the wind is driven by a 3 horse power motor.
Following the traditional proportions of a liturgical church, its plan is of the clerestory type with a part of the church rising clear of the roofs. The overall length is 134 feet. The pews of the nave seat 590 persons. The Luther Chapel on the east side serves as a transept addition to the church proper and seats 64.
With a Douglas Fir interior from Ontario, one truly feels at home, and at peace, inside this beautiful building.
Following the traditional proportions of a liturgical church, its plan is of the clerestory type with a part of the church rising clear of the roofs. The overall length is 134 feet. The pews of the nave seat 590 persons. The Luther Chapel on the east side serves as a transept addition to the church proper and seats 64.
With a Douglas Fir interior from Ontario, one truly feels at home, and at peace, inside this beautiful building.