National Historic Landmark

Christ Church Lutheran

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
June 19, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000654

About this property

Christ Church Lutheran is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Its buildings—a sanctuary with chapel (1949) and an education wing (1962) designed by Finnish-American architects Eliel Saarinen and Eero Saarinen—have been internationally recognized and were declared a National Historic Landmark in 2009. The congregation was established in 1911 as part of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, but left in the 1970s as part of a dispute that led to the formation of the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, which in turn was among the founding denominations of the ELCA. The Miriam Samuelson-Roberts currently serves as lead pastor, with the Erik Haaland as associate pastor. The congregation is also served by its cantors, Deacon Mark Sedio and Martha Mutch.

Location

3244 34th Ave. S
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.94365, -93.22337

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Christ Church Lutheran listed on the National Register?

Christ Church Lutheran was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Christ Church Lutheran?

Christ Church Lutheran is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Christ Church Lutheran a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Christ Church Lutheran has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Christ Church Lutheran?

The period of significance for Christ Church Lutheran is recorded as the industrial era.

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