St. John's Lutheran Church (Orange, California) facts for kids

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33°47′11″N 117°50′59″W / 33.786274°N 117.849698°W / 33.786274; -117.849698
Location	154 South Shaffer Street, Orange, CA 92866
Country	United States
Denomination	Lutheran
History
Founded	February 19, 1882 (1882-02-19)
Founder(s)	Reverend Jacob Kogler
Architecture
Heritage designation	National Register of Historic Places
Designated	1991
Architect(s)	Frederick Harry Ely
Style	Gothic Revival
Completed	1914
Construction cost	$51,250

St. John's Lutheran Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	185 S. Center St., Orange, California
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.