St. John's Lutheran Church (Orange, California) facts for kids
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St. John's Lutheran Church in 2009
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| Location | 154 South Shaffer Street, Orange, CA 92866 |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
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| Founded | February 19, 1882 |
| Founder(s) | Reverend Jacob Kogler |
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| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places |
| Designated | 1991 |
| Architect(s) | Frederick Harry Ely |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Construction cost | $51,250 |
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St. John's Lutheran Church
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| Location | 185 S. Center St., Orange, California |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1914 |
| Built by | Duker, Miller & Loesher Co. |
| Architect | Frederick Eley |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001520 |
| Added to NRHP | October 16, 1991 |
The St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, California is a Lutheran church. The church was founded in 1882, and its sanctuary was built in 1913-14. The building was renovated and rededicated in 1990.
The congregation now has more than 4,000 members and a school with 800 students.
Architecture
The church was designed by architect Frederick Eley in the Gothic Revival style. Among the church's distinctive features are sixteen stained glass panels, depicting biblical scenes. The church also has a statue of Jesus in front of the church, behind the altar.
St. John's Lutheran Church was entered in the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1991.
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