St. James Lutheran Church (Portland, Oregon) facts for kids
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St. James Lutheran Church
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The main building in 2017, with the original (1891) building in the righthand background
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 Location in Portland, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1315 SW Park Avenue Portland, Oregon |
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| Built | 1891 (chapel) 1908 (main building) 1958 (education annex) |
| Architect | P. Chappel-Browne |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001598 |
| Added to NRHP | May 21, 1975 |
St. James Lutheran Church is a special old church building in downtown Portland, Oregon. It is a place where people gather for worship. This historic building has been an important part of the community for many years.
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History of St. James Church
The St. James Lutheran Church started in 1889. It was founded by missionaries and was the first English-speaking Lutheran church in Portland. The first pastor was Rev. M. L. Zweizig.
Building the Church
The main church building we see today began construction in May 1907. Many of the original parts are still used inside. These include a beautiful marble font used for baptisms and wooden pews made of oak.
The church grew a lot during the first half of the 1900s. In 1956, they added a new part called an educational annex. This annex has rooms for classes and offices.
Changes to the Tower
In 1951, the church had to take down the tower on its main building. This was because the tower was getting old and weak. Later, in 1974, a new tower was built. They used old photos to make sure the new tower looked as much like the original as possible.
The St. James building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it is recognized as an important historic site.
What St. James Church Does
St. James Lutheran Church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has special programs and uses traditional worship styles.
Music at the Church
The church is also known for its yearly concert series. These concerts feature church songs called cantatas by a famous composer named Johann Sebastian Bach. These songs are performed during a worship service, just like they were originally meant to be heard.
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