Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church facts for kids
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Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church
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The former church in 2015
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | NW Gayley and Cole Aves., Coleraine, Minnesota |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Frank Young |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| MPS | Itasca County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002971 |
| Added to NRHP | April 22, 1982 |
Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church is a special old building in Coleraine, Minnesota. It's located at NW Gayley and Cole Avenues.
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A Special Building in Coleraine
This historic church was built a long time ago, between 1908 and 1909. It was unique because it served as both a church and a YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association).
Designed for Community
The church was designed by Frank Young, an architect from Duluth. He used a special layout called the "Akron Plan." The building itself is made from fieldstone, which are natural stones gathered right near the building site.
Inside the Church and YMCA
Inside the church, you can see beautiful stained glass windows. Some are rectangular, and others are large and circular, found in the shingled gables (the triangular parts of the roof). The main church area, called the sanctuary, had walls that could be moved. These walls separated the sanctuary from three classrooms.
The YMCA part of the building had many cool features. It included a gymnasium for sports, showers, an office, a reading room, and a parlor. These spaces were meant to be used by the community.
A Place for Young People
The people who planned this church had a great idea. They wanted to create a fun and safe place for young people. This way, kids and teens would have a positive place to spend their free time. It offered a good alternative to less healthy activities in nearby Bovey.
A Historic Landmark
Since 1974, the building has been owned by private individuals. Because of its unique history and design, the Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office once said it was "easily the largest and most impressive religious edifice on the Western Mesabi Iron Range." This means it was a very important and grand church in that area.
