Early years in St. Joseph, Minnesota (1863-1880). A new St. Joseph District School #9 was built next to the St. Joseph's Church in 1877. The sisters continued to teach there even though the public versus parochial school controversy had not completely subsided. However, when in 1914, the State Attorney General reinforced an earlier court opinion that the wearing of religious garb while teaching in public schools was unlawful, the parish bought the district school and made it the official St. Joseph's Parochial School. It was later replaced by a larger school which eventually became known as the St. Joseph Lab School in association with the department of education of the College of St. Benedict (Saint Benedict's Monastery Archives, McDonald, page 180; Loso, pages 39-40).
The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church was bought by the Free Evangelical Church in 1952 and moved one block north of the light plant. It was destroyed by fire on October 31, 1953.
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 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
Trinity Lutheran Church still stands today. It is on the northeast corner of Main Street and Hobart. The church has been added to since this picture was taken. The church at this time was at the edge of town with no other buildings around it.
Wedding picture of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reiten. Mr. Reiten has his best suit with a bow tie, Mrs. Reiten is sitting in her wedding dress with veil and a bouquet of flowers in her lap.
Expansion of Monastery (1880-1909). This aerial view of St. Benedict's Convent/Academy campus (1909) shows the extent of the 40-year growth of the Benedictine community and its academy from the 1863 church/convent/school complex to this impressive campus. About five years after this photograph was taken, the addition of the spacious, copper-domed chapel and the Teresa Hall addition to the academy/college, gave St. Benedict's Convent the appearance of a full-fledged monastery with the college under its wing (Saint Benedict's Monastery Archives).
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
Caption on the back reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Ole Hoimyr, who lived in Bandon Township. She was a sister of Pastor N.P. Xavier, who served Ft. Ridgely and Dale Lutheran Church from 1876 to 1891. Mr. Hoimyr was "klokker" in the church (assistant pastor) and taught Norwegian religious school. The Hoimyr's had one daughter, Palm, wife of George Olson of Franklin." Nils Xavier was a Sami pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was built on lot 18 of block 3 in Hendricks. It served as a church until 1965 when it was sold and torn down by Glen Johnson and Kenneth Buseth. The church is here with longer grass around it and many newly planted trees on the boulevard.
This postcard shows the Swedish Lutheran (First Lutheran, at NW corner of 4th and Elm), Episcopal (Church of the Holy Communion, 118 North Minnesota Avenue), and Methodist (at NW corner of 5th and Nassau) churches in St. Peter.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church, Hendricks, Minnesota, became a spinoff congregation from Singsaas Lutheran Church. This building was First Lutheran Church until they moved to another building in 1963. Today this building is the Grace United Methodist church. When built the church was at the edge of town , only longer grass around it with no other buildings.
This church stood on the east corner of Norway Avenue and Second Street South. During 1905 and 1906 plans and a pledge campaign resulted in a decision to build the. The cornerstone was laid July 9, 1907, and the first service in the newly completed church was held on January 6, 1908.
This postcard shows a view of the German Catholic Church in St. Peter, which was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of South Third and Myrtle Streets, facing Third. The church was also known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception or St. Mary's Church.
A view of the altar in a church in Underwood. A kneeling rail surrounds the altar. A pulpit is to the right of the altar, and a piano to the left. Pews are in the foreground.
The Congregational Church in Fergus Falls. The church has a tall spire on the left hand side. The street in front of the church is line with leafless trees.
The Fordenskjold Lutheran Church in Tordenskvold Township. Two tall trees without leaves stand in front of the church. The church has a tall steeple with many windows.
A view of the altar in the Hammar Church in Rothsay, Minnesota. A large painting of Jesus walking on water saving a drowning man dominates the wall behind the altar. A kneeling rail runs around the alter. To the right is a lectern and a piano. A chandelier hangs to the left. Pews can be seen in the foreground.
The Lutheran Church in Sabin, Minnesota. Short trees and a fence are in front of the church. The church has a tall spire on the right side and shorter spire on the left.
Postcard of the "New Cathedral. Minneapolis. Minn," the Pro-Cathedral of Saint Mary. Building has a round dome, a design ultimately changed by architect Emmanuel Masqueray. Church is shown surrounded by trees and parkland.
Exterior view of the Congregational Church, Glenwood, view from northwest. Also shows parsonage to the left and the back of the Ward Hotel to the right. Augustus F. Gauger (1852-1929) was the church's architect.
This postcard shows the Church of the Holy Communion in St. Peter. This Episcopal church was built on the west side of the 100 block of North Minnesota Avenue.
The west face and the south side of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, also known as St. Mary's Church, are visible in this image. The church faced South Third Street, and was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle Streets in St. Peter.
This postcard shows the English Lutheran (First English Evangelical Lutheran) church in St. Peter located near the southeast corner of the intersection of Fifth and Mulberry streets, facing Fifth street. The church is also known as Trinity Lutheran church.
This postcard shows a view of the First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, which was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets, facing Fourth. The church was also known as the Swedish Lutheran Church.
This colorized postcard shows the German Catholic church in St. Peter at the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle streets. The proper name of the church is ""The Church of the Immaculate Conception,"" but it was also known as St. Mary's church or the German Catholic church.
This postcard shows the German Catholic church on the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle streets in St. Peter. The proper name of the church was ""The Church of the Immaculate Conception,"" but it was also known as St. Mary's church.
This postcard shows the German Catholic church in St. Peter at the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle streets, facing Third street. The proper name of the church is ""The Church of the Immaculate Conception,"" but it was also known as St. Mary's church.
This postcard shows a view of the German Lutheran Church in St. Peter, which was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Mulberry and Fifth streets, facing Mulberry. The church is more properly known as the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church.
This postcard shows a view of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in St. Peter, which was located on the east side of South Third street, a short distance north of Chestnut street, facing Third.
This postcard shows St. Peter's Catholic Church. The church was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Myrtle streets in St. Peter, facing Fifth street.
This colorized postcard shows the First Lutheran church and its parsonage in St. Peter. The church, also known as the Swedish Lutheran church, was at the northwest corner of the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets, facing Minnesota Square Park.
This postcard shows the German Catholic (St. Mary's or Church of the Immaculate Conception), German Lutheran (St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran), and Presbyterian (Union Presbyterian) churches in St. Peter.
This postcard shows a view of Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter, which was located on the east side of South Fifth street, a short distance south of Mulberry street, facing Fifth. At the time the photo was taken, the church was called the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church.
This postcard shows the Union Presbyterian church in St. Peter. It is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Third and Locust streets, facing Third street.
This postcard shows the Union Presbyterian church in St. Peter. It is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Third and Locust streets, facing Third.
This postcard shows the Union Presbyterian church in St. Peter. It is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Third and Locust streets, facing Third.
This postcard shows a view of the English Catholic Church in St. Peter, which was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Fifth and Myrtle Streets, facing Fifth Street. This church is also known as the Church of St. Peter.
This postcard shows a view of the English Lutheran Church in St. Peter, which was located near the southeast corner of the intersection of South Fifth and Mulberry Streets, facing Fifth Street. This church is also known as Trinity Lutheran Church.
This postcard shows a view of the Methodist Church in St. Peter, which was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of South Fifth and Nassau Streets. The church was destroyed by a fire in 1929.
Exterior view of St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota. Text on front of postcard reads "New Norwegian Lutheran Church." Handwritten note on back of postcard reads "Removed from Bessie M. Burnham Scrapbook."
The Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Peter was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau Streets. The church was destroyed by a fire in 1929. The Nassau Street side of the church is shown in this view.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Peter was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau Streets. The church was destroyed by a fire in 1929. The house shown to the north of the church is on the west side of Fifth Street.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Peter was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau Streets. The south side of the church, along Nassau Street, is shown in this image. The church was destroyed by a fire in 1929.
The choir of East Sveadahl Lutheran Church, rural St. James, is pictured in 1908 on a postcard. Pictured among the choir members are brothers Tony, Emil, and Adolph Torkelson.
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 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
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
Exterior view of the Lakefield Methodist Episcopal Church and Rectory. The church was chartered on July 18, 1892. The church is now known as the First United Church of Lakefield.
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
Five priest monks standing before parish house in Georgetown, Minnesota: Corbinian Hermanutz, Order of Saint Benedict (OSB), Charles Cannon, Order of Saint Benedict (OSB), Ansgar Osendorf, Order of Saint Benedict (OSB), Anselm Ortmann, Order of Saint Benedict (OSB), Severin Gertken, Order of Saint Benedict (OSB).
The front of Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is on Groveland Avenue. The green space on the north side of Groveland Avenue is now (2014) a parking lot. The fourth Plymouth Congregational Church building is located on Groveland Avenue between Nicollet and LaSalle Avenues in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The decision to follow its membership and move further south on Nicollet Avenue was inevitable but controversial. The building committee, led by Joseph Kingman, selected the Boston architectural firm Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge. The style is English Rural Gothic inspired by the Congregational Church of Newton Centre, Massachusetts. The exterior is constructed of seam-faced granite from a quarry in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The interior features wooden trusses and oak paneling.