Calvary Lutheran Church and Parsonage (Silverton, Oregon) facts for kids
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Calvary Lutheran Church and Parsonage
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Calvary Lutheran Church
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| Location | 310–314 Jersey Street Silverton, Oregon |
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| Built | 1891 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Queen Anne Bungalow/Craftsman, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001182 |
| Added to NRHP | June 6, 1985 |
The Calvary Lutheran Church and Parsonage is a special old church and its nearby house (called a parsonage) located in Silverton, Oregon, in the United States. This historic place is also known as the First Christian Church. The church building itself mixes two cool old building styles: Carpenter Gothic and Queen Anne. The parsonage, which is where the pastor used to live, shows off Bungalow/Craftsman and Greek Revival styles.
A Look at the Buildings
The church building was constructed between 1891 and 1892. It's built in the Gothic Revival style, which often features pointed arches and tall windows, with some fancy Eastlake decorations. It's a wooden building, about 26 feet wide and 52 feet long. In the 1920s, the church was moved to a new spot on the same property and placed on a higher foundation.
The parsonage, the house next to the church, was built in 1926. It's a one-and-a-half-story bungalow, a type of house known for its cozy, often low-pitched roof and wide front porch.
A Changing History
When it was first built, the church was known as the First Christian Church. Later, in 1906, it became the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Between 1926 and 1927, the building was updated to look much like it does today.
In 1975, the church was sold. Then, in 1984, it got a new life and a new name: the White Steeple Gallery and Tea Room. It kept this name for many years, even into the early 1990s.
Both the church and the parsonage buildings were recognized as important historical sites in 1985. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places, which is a list of places in the United States that are worth preserving because of their history or special design.
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