St. Cloud Methodist Episcopal Church, founded 1857, was built 1911 and dedicated May 24, 1914. It was located at the corner of Fifth Ave. and Third Street South. Constructed of St. Cloud granite and brick it was called a "20th Century Church" and was 54 feet by 80 feet and cost $24,000 to build. Later named First Methodist it is currently First United Methodist Church. Written on the back: "Wells, Minnesota, Oct. 2, 1915, Mr. Lyman F. Morris, Deloit, Iowa, Crawford Co., Dear Father, We are to move to St. Bend.(?), next week. We are busy packing. P.S. All well. Lovingly Will."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A photograph showing the exterior of Kenyon Evangelical Church which was organized in 1898. Built in 1914 the Cornerstone was laid on August 16. In 1968 it merged with the Kenyon Methodist Church and is now Kenyon United Methodist Church. Written on the back, "Mrs. Ernest Huake 511 oak St. N.E., Brainerd, Minn. Dear Mrs. Huake, How are you all? We are having a lovely time. Got here at 5:00 Sat. evening and had such nice trip. Essie is fine and we all send our love to you all. Do not know exactly when we'll be home. With much love, Minnie."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Exterior view of Bethlehem Evangelical Church, founded in 1862. "During the pastorate of Rev. D. J. Nagle, a man of vision, courage and faith, the construction of a new and larger brick edifice was built in five months for the cost of $10,000 in 1937, during the Great Depression," (from a Hammond history). Written on the back: "C. W. Blue, Representing A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Company, Springfield, Minnesota."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of Big Falls Methodist Church and parsonage. Written on the back: "Big Falls Methodist Church, unfinished inside, Ed McCann, pastor, "Up a stump" in the picture. Parsonage to the right, rear, log shack."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A lithographed postcard depicting four protestant churches: Presbyterian, First Baptist, Congregational and the First M. E. Church. The Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1878 and was budgeted to cost $6000. The cost went over budget by $2000. At the dedication in December 1, 1878 an offering was received of $2583 and no money needed to be borrowed. Written on the back: "Miss Xenia Regan 2135 Monroe Ave., San Diego, Cal., Dear Xenia, Was very much delighted to hear from you. had been looking for a card from you for a very long time. Was glad to hear you like your new home so much. So you are going to finish school before I do. Do you intend to go on to school after you finsih this? I am taking the Normal Training course this year so expect to teach next year. I like it very much.We have certinly had some lovely weather this winter. No one bit cold. Hope it stays like this for a while. This week ends our vacation then comes hard work again. As ever your friend, Alma Hanson."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the front exterior of the M. E. church in Olivia. The church was dedicated on October 28, 1999. It was described as "a most beautiful and commodious house of worship". It was painted pink. The church was remodeled and rededicated on August 27, 1905. Written on the back: "Mrs. George Binking 1546 Hillside Ave. North Mpls., Danube, Dear Sister, I hope you are well. Wish you a Happy Ester (?), Alice."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing a street scene of Deer River with two churches and the High School. The foundation for the Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1906 and the building dedicated September 3, 1908. Written on the back: "Mrs. Hans Jue, South Haven, Minn. Dear ma, I will tell you we got the pagages (sp) you sent. Tanking (sp) you folks manie (sp) times. They were just find (sp) only little long. and Irene was proud of what she got and said tank (sp) grandma. Ill write more next time, Cary and all. xxxxxxxx, answer soon."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A lithographed postcard showing the exterior of the M. E.l Church in Heron Lake. "The cornerstone was laid July 21, 1902 and the church was dedicated December 7, 1902 at a cost of $8000. The stone on the outside of the building is pipestone and is said to be one of only a few churches in Minnesota to use this material." Written on the back: "Miss Susie Babcock Barron, Wisc., Rec'd letter yesterday and will write soon. Cal came this morning. He had written 3 letters. Funny I didn't get them. I am lonesome for Worthington too, Ada M."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
The exterior of the Methodist Episcopal Church and parsonage in Glenville. The church was built 1878. Glenville was once known as s Shell Rock City. The lot was purchased from Olive Skinner and the deed was dated February 25, 1878. The worth of the building at that time was placed at $2500. Written on the back: "Birthplace of Helen Maude Morris Lee, (Mrs. Ralph T. Denison), Oct 19, 1901, Parents: Rev. Wm Chapell Lee and Helen Leonia Morris Lee."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the children of the Sunday School Class at Grey Eagle United Brethren Church in 1908. Grey Eagle United Brethren in Christ Church was built in 1883. This building was replaced by a new church building in 1922 at a cost of $6000. Written on the back, "Gil Thompson Cottage Hill, Florida, Will write soon. I have been quite busy and haven't had time to write. Chester."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the front, exterior of a log cabin parsonage. Written on the back: "Methodist Parsonage, Big Falls. Edward McCann pastor from May 10, 1908 until fall conference 1909, when transferred to Onamia-Wahkon charge. Note the stars and stripes flying in the doorway. The church was a short distance to the left. Parsonage was "air conditioned", Plenty chance for air to get in thought openings between logs."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of the United Brethren in Christ Church and parsonage. The church was built 1896 and dedicated in June 1897. It had been under construction for several years previous to the dedication. Most of the labor was donated and the lumber was cut off the farms of the members. Henry Bowers helped shingle the roof. These same shingles lasted until 1955 when Rev. Erdman almost fell off the roof during the reshingling.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of Triumph Methodist Episcopal Church. Originally a Congregational Church, Triumph Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated in 1893.The church was moved from its country site in Elm Creek township to Monterey in 1900. The church was moved again in 1902 to a spot exactly midway between the depot at Triumph and the depot at Monterey. A new church building replaced this one in 1955. Written on the back: "Miss Alice Brown, Mora, Minnesota,from Lake City, S.D., Dear friends, Just a card to let you know I am still awaiting an answer to my last letter. We are having our second winter colder than Greenland. The last few days with some snow. I hope it soon warms up, and spring comes to stay. My school closes may 11th. I hope to hear from you before I leave here, ans. soon, G.E.S."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of the Hill City Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was dedicated September 8, 1912. This red brick edifice was built at a cost of $4500. This structure burned down in 1950 and a new one replaced it.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A group of congregants stand in front of a church. The Cherry Grove Evangelical Church was dedicated on November 13, 1982 and cost $2400. In 1925 it was replaced with a new building.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of the Fairmont M. E. church. Fairmont Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1878. The lot was purchased in 1877 from A. L. Ward for the sum of $100, with the stipulation that unless it was used for a church it would revert to its original owner. In 1878 a neat little frame church was built. In 1894 a second frame building, with a seating capacity of 650 people, was built. $4000 of the $7000 building debt was paid before the dedication and at the dedication service the remaining $3000 was raised. Written on the back: "P. S. Richardson Broken Bow, Chester Co., Neb., from Fairmont, Minn, Oct. 15, 1910, Mrs. Richardson, I am good ways from homeland, thot (sp) I would send you a card from here to let you know I had not forget you. Will be home soon., H.U. Snimer (sp))
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the front, exterior of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Spring Valley. In the spring of 1876 a church lot was purchased at the cost of $250. Plans and detailed specifications were procured from Saratoga, N.Y. for a Gothic Victorian brick church with stone trimming, basement and corner tower; size 39 by 60 feet with addition in the rear for choir and pastor's study. Work was begun in August 1876. It was thought best to finish the basement, and prepare it for use, and accordingly it was opened for Devine worship on December 24, 1876. Pledges for the work secured that day amounted to $2780. During the following summer the spire was completed, and in October a Troy bell weighing 1,200 lbs. and costing $380 was hung in the tower. The audience room of the church was not completed until August 1978 and the services moved from the basement to the upper room. The church had a set of 13 Italian windows.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church