by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Richard Upjohn CONSTRUCTED: 1888-1889 The Episcopal church in Manistee formally dates from 1869, when articles of agreement for a proposed parish were signed. The congregation was officially organized in March of 1888. Lots for the church were purchased on... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: A. Drunding CONSTRUCTED: 1888-1890 On May 1, 1888, Rev. Father H. W. Grimme, of Big Rapids, took charge of the German & Irish Catholic congregation of Manistee, and steps were immediately taken to erect a church edifice. $7,000 was then allocated for... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: 1874-1875 In 1874, the Swedes and Norwegians left the Danes at what has become Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 300 Walnut St. The Swedes and Norwegians then built their own church at 331 Fourth St., which became the First Scandinavian... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: William Lebaron Jenny CONSTRUCTED: 1892 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,the First Congregational Church of Manistee was founded on July 20, 1862, with 10 charter members. Their intent was “to join together for the purpose of supporting... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Frederick Velguth CONSTRUCTED: 1887-1888 At the start of 1887 a committee in Arcadia was assembled to begin plans for a church. Local settler and lumberman, Henry Starke donated the land with Milwaukee architect Frederick Velguth making the plans for the...
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