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East Wiota Lutheran Church

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Text on the reverse reads: "East Wiota Lutheran Church, South Wayne, Wisconsin 53587. The Oldest Norwegian Lutheran Church in America still in use today. Organized - 1844. Church building started in 1847 - completed in 1851." Interior view of a Lutheran church with tongue-in-groove ceiling, wood pews, wood altar, early 20th century lights, and hand-painted windows.

Date Created:
1963
Creator:
Phillipson Photo, New Glarus, WI

Publication Information

Creator
Phillipson Photo, New Glarus, WI
Date Created
1963

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013Y4F
Legacy ID
WHi 149181

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Postcards
East Wiota Lutheran Church

East Wiota Lutheran Church

1963

Text on the reverse reads: "East Wiota Lutheran Church, South Wayne, Wisconsin 53587. The Oldest Norwegian Lutheran Church in America still in use today. Organized - 1844. Church building started i...

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Interior — Lutheran Church

Interior — Lutheran Church

circa 1910-1919

Photographic postcard view of the interior of the Lutheran Church. Pews and hymnals are on each side, and flags are at the altar. A piano is near the pulpit. Caption reads: "Interior — Lutheran Chu...

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Text on front reads: "German Lutheran Church, South Milwaukee, Wis." A clapboard Lutheran church with a belfry.

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Interior of Lutheran Church

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1907

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Interior of Small Lutheran Church

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1876

View of the interior of a small Lutheran church. A wood-burning stove is in the aisle between the pews, and a painting is hanging above the altar.

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