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Old Lutheran Brotherhood Building (#82)
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by Chris Gregerson
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copyright © 1998 Chris Gregerson.
Available format: 35mm negative
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You are on 2nd Avenue S and 7th Street looking at the old Lutheran Brotherhood building. I took this picture after demolition began on this building. My Father worked there, I believe, when he was a student. It was either the old Lutheran Brotherhood building but I think was Minnegasco's before that.
It was considered an exciting piece of modern architecture when it was built in the 1950s. It has an inner courtyard, not visible here.
comments
Steve Barnes Bakersfied, CA -- 2000-09-16
I understand this building was at one point considered for a historical monument status, but did not survive a vote. It was sad to see this piece of history torn down but Minneapolis is a strong, growing metropolis and its demise was inevitable
Todd Thelen Iowa City -- 2003-02-08
Does anyone know who the architect of this building was? Thanks!
Fred Florida -- 2005-06-15
I believe it was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM)
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