Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Minneapolis, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Gethsemane Episcopal Church
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Gethsemane Episcopal Church from the north
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| Location | 901-905 4th Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Built | 1883-1884 |
| Architect | Edward S. Stebbins |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001424 |
| Added to NRHP | March 8, 1984 |
Gethsemane Episcopal Church is a very old church in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building in American history. The church is known for its special style of building called Gothic Revival architecture. It is one of the oldest churches still standing in Minneapolis.
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What Makes Gethsemane Church Special?
A Unique Building Style
The church was built between 1883 and 1884. Its architect, Edward Stebbins, designed it to look like small Gothic churches found in the countryside of England. Most churches built around that time were tall and narrow. But Gethsemane Church is wider and not as tall. This makes it quite unusual for a church from the late 1800s.
When the church was first built, the area around it was mostly homes. Today, it is surrounded by many businesses and shops.
A Place in History
In 1895, Gethsemane Church was a very important place. It hosted the first big meeting of the Episcopal Church held west of the Mississippi River. This meeting was called the General Convention. It brought together leaders from the Episcopal Church across the country.
The Church's Later Years
Over time, fewer people attended Gethsemane Church. It also faced money problems. Because of these challenges, the church held its last regular Sunday service in November 2019.
