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Trondhjem Norwegian Lutheran Church
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| Location: | 8501 Garfield Avenue S., |
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| Nearest city: | Lonsdale, Minnesota |
| Built: | 1878 |
| Architectural style: | Greek Revival, Gothic Revival |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 95000617[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | September 7, 2001 |
Trondhjem Norwegian Lutheran Church in Rice County, Minnesota is located in Webster Township, in Rice County, MN. It is situated about 1 mile south of Minnesota State Highway 19 at 8501 Garfield Avenue S., southeast of Lonsdale, Minnesota.
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On May 15, 1876, Norwegian immigrants established the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. The name was inspired by the historic city of Trondheim. The original church was erected on the same site during 1878. The chancel in this building dates to that original church. Trondhjem is an architectural mix of Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles, which also incorporates elements of the stave churches of Norway. The original church built in 1878 used a cruciform architectural plan. All but the chancel was taken down in 1899 to allow a larger building to be erected on site, with the original chancel incorporated into the new building.[2]
In 1988, the Trondhjem Lutheran Congregation moved out of this historic building into a new church located a half mile away. The old church building has been restored by the Trondhjem Community Preservation Society.[3]
The restoration project of the old church building was completed during 2002. The interior of the church had originally been decorated with hand painted and stenciled Casein paint on a decorative motif. The original murals were uncovered under layers of paint and wallpaper. The murals were restored and where necessary were replicated in areas where the original art work was missing.[4]
In 2001, Trondhjem Norwegian Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior, United States Park Service, because of its historical significance.[5]
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