Christ Church Lutheran
Historic church in Minnesota. Added to the National Register in 2001, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Christ Church Lutheran is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Its building—consisting of a sanctuary with chapel (1949) and an education wing (1962), both designed by Finnish-American architects Eliel Saarinen and Eero Saarinen—has been internationally recognized and were declared a National Historic Landmark in 2009.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 3244 34th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Listed | Jun 20, 2001 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 01000654 |
| Architect | Eliel Saarinen, Eero Saarinen |
| Type of place | church building |
| Style | International Style, modern architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 3244 34th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN |
| Website | christchurchluth.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 44.9436° N, 93.2234° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Minneapolis | 155 listed places in Minneapolis → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Mississippi National River & Recreation Area · 6 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Lower St. Croix District 31 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Christ Church Lutheran listed on the National Register?
Jun 20, 2001. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Who designed Christ Church Lutheran?
Eliel Saarinen and Eero Saarinen, working in the International Style and modern architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Christ Church Lutheran?
Yes. Christ Church Lutheran is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Christ Church Lutheran?
3244 34th Ave. S, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The nearest national park unit is Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 6 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Christ Church Lutheran?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Christ Church Lutheran?
One federal campground is within reach, Lower St. Croix District, 31 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Christ Church Lutheran?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 01000654. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.