Name/Title
Waseca German Methodist ChurchEntry/Object ID
50.97Description
German Methodist Church. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" . The sepia-toned image shows a historic wooden church, labeled as the German Methodist Church in Waseca, Minnesota, featuring Gothic architectural elements such as a tall, pointed spire and arched windows, with a smaller adjacent building visible to the left; the church's entrance is marked by a set of stairs leading to double doors framed by decorative trim; photographed by Kloss.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Postcard, PictureSubject
ChurchesSubject Person or Organization
German Methodist Church, WasecaContext
Calvary Episcopal Church was moved 700 7th St NE. In 1996, church building was de-sanctified and turned into a residence. History: The German Lutheran Church was built in on the corner of 3rd Ave and 4th St NE. In 1917-20, some of the congregation merged with English Methodist Church who built WCHS museum. The church was moved to corner of 4th Ave & 4th St NE about the same time. In 1922, Norwegian and English speaking Lutherans split. First English Lutheran Church rented then bought the building. In 1938, First English Lutheran Church reunited with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. The building was inadequate for the size of the reunited congregations. They traded buildings with Calvary Episcopal Church.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Postcard, PhotographicClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
August 28, 1997Update Date
May 29, 2025