Westminster Presbyterian Church (Minneapolis) facts for kids
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| Location | 83 12th St. S. Minneapolis, MN |
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| Built | 1897 |
| Architect | Warren Howard Hayes and Charles Sumner Sedgwick |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000716 |
| Added to NRHP | June 26, 1998 |
Westminster Presbyterian Church is a historic church in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a Presbyterian Church. The church building is very old and has been in downtown Minneapolis for more than 140 years. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building in American history.
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The Church's Journey: A History
Westminster Presbyterian Church started in 1857. Eight people from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales came together to form the church.
First Church Building
In 1860, the church built its first home. It was on Fourth Street in downtown Minneapolis. This was between Nicollet and Hennepin Avenues. The church grew quickly, so it soon needed a bigger space.
Second Church Building
Because the church was growing, a new, larger building was started in 1883. This second church was at Seventh Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Just twelve years after it opened, a big fire badly damaged this second church. This fire meant the church had to move again.
Current Church Building
The church then moved to its current spot. This is at Twelfth Street and Nicollet Mall. The new building opened for services in 1897.
Two famous Minneapolis architects designed the current church. They were Warren Howard Hayes and Charles Sumner Sedgwick. They worked together on the design.
In 1998, the church building turned 100 years old. To celebrate, the church did a big renovation. This project cost $3.5 million. It brought back many of the original designs inside the church. It also made the building stronger and improved the lights and sound. The newly updated church opened for services on December 20, 1998.
A Recognized Landmark
Westminster Presbyterian Church is very important. It has a lot of history and means a lot to the community.
National Recognition
In 1998, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This honor recognized its importance.
Awards for Preservation
In May 1999, Westminster received an award. It was the 1999 Heritage Preservation Award. This award came from the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. It also came from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. This award showed how well the church had preserved its historic building.
