United Lutheran Church Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1247

Scope and Contents

The photographs in the collection depict the construction of the United Lutheran Church from its beginning in 1930 until its completion in 1932. The photographs especially detail the Art Deco design of the building. The architectural firm of Joseph Bell DeRemer designed the building, while Samuel Teel DeRemer was the chief architect. Also included is a bulletin from the July 2, 1944 service for the dedication of military service flags in United Lutheran. The bulletin also includes a list of service members from the church.

Dates

created: 1930-1932, 1944
Other: Date acquired: 10/00/1991

Creator

United Lutheran Church (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks was formed after the merger of three separate Lutheran congregations. Zion Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran merged in 1917 to form Bethany Congregation, which was then joined in 1926 by First Lutheran to form the present United Lutheran Church. The Zion Lutheran Church building was razed to make way for construction of the new United Lutheran Church building, and the cornerstone was laid in 1929. The church was officially dedicated May 15, 1932. The bell tower, however, was not completed until 1941, with dedication in November of that year.

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