Calvary Cathedral (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) facts for kids
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Calvary Cathedral
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| 43°32′31.85″N 96°43′40.04″W / 43.5421806°N 96.7277889°W | |
| Location | 500 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Consecrated | December 18, 1889 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1889 |
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| Diocese | South Dakota |
Calvary Cathedral is an important Episcopal cathedral located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It serves as the main church for the Episcopal Church in that area.
The Story of Calvary Cathedral
The first Calvary Church was started in the spring of 1872. Its very first services were held on August 11 of that same year. This church building was special because it was the first one ever built in Sioux Falls! It stood at the corner of Main Avenue and Ninth Street. The Rev. W.H. Ross was in charge of the church.
In 1882, the land where the church stood was sold. So, the church building was moved to a new spot. This new location was at the corner of Spring Avenue and Tenth Street. The church had bought four new lots there. Four years later, an extra part was added to the building. This new space was used for Sunday School and other church activities.
Building a New Cathedral
A wealthy man named John Jacob Astor III wanted to honor his late wife, Charlotte Augusta. She had given money to help with church projects in South Dakota. So, Mr. Astor contacted Bishop William Hobart Hare. Bishop Hare was in charge of the Episcopal Church in South Dakota.
Mr. Astor and Bishop Hare decided to build a brand new, larger church in Sioux Falls. Mr. Astor gave a huge gift of $21,000 for the project. He later gave two more gifts, adding up to another $5,000.
The first stone for the new cathedral was laid on December 5, 1888. The church was finished the next autumn. It was officially opened on December 18, 1889. It was named St. Augusta's Church, in memory of Mr. Astor's wife.
Later, on September 13, 1890, the land where the church stood was given to the leaders of Calvary Cathedral. On February 28, 1890, the church was renamed St. Augusta's Cathedral. But eventually, it went back to its original name, Calvary Cathedral.
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