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PhotoFiles: Early churches of Lincoln
Aerial view of Lincoln churches in 1903
This photo taken from the old Capitol building shows the Lincoln skyline and the various churches of Lincoln in 1903.
Early Catholic Church
One of the earliest photos of a Catholic Church in Lincoln.
All Souls Unitarian Church
On May 27, 1898, a vote was held to affiliate two church associations to form the All Souls Unitarian Church of Lincoln. This church remained at 12th and H streets until 1961, when a new church was built on A Street.
Caldwell Memorial United Brethren in Christ
Left in disrepair, the Caldwell Memorial United Brethren in Christ Church was a part of Lincoln's history since the early 1900s. This site was torn down after 1945.
Cathedral of the Risen Christ
Although the Cathedral of the Risen Christ wasn't built until 1963, its roots date to 1926 when the cathedral parish was named the Holy Family Church.
Christ Lutheran Church
The Christ Lutheran Church began worship in 1949, with the first service being held at the Calvary Lutheran school building at 28th and Sumner streets. The church moved to its permanent location not long after.
Ebenezer Congregational Church
In 1915, a group of men and women formed a congregation named the German Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church, which was primarily made up of German immigrants. Today, is it known as the Ebenezer Congregational Church and is located on B Street in Lincoln.
First Baptist Church
To meet the needs of a growing congregation, in 1888 the First Baptist Church built this church on 14th and K streets in Lincoln.
First Congregational Church
In January 1869, the First Congregational Church was built. The building held services until January 1887 at 13th and L streets in Lincoln.
First Plymouth Church
The First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln was founded after the merger of two congregations in the early 1920s. This photo shows the church in 1966 before renovation work was completed.
First Presbyterian Church
This First Presbyterian Church on 11th and J streets held services from 1870 to 1885.
First Presbyterian Church
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in April 1884 for the building of a new First Presbyterian Church; it was completed over a year later in September of 1885.
Grace Lutheran Church
The Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln has been operating since 1889.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln was established in 1869. However, the church in this photo, which was built at 12th and J streets, was destroyed by a fire in 1957.
Church of the Nazarene
Founded in 1913, the Church of the Nazarene moved to its 33rd and C street location in 1940. However, over the course of the next 31 years the congregation outgrew the location and moved to its current building on 70th Street.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
For 20 years, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church was on the corner of 11th and D streets. In 1938, the church was renamed the Redeemer Lutheran Church; it moved to 33rd Street in 1947.
Congregation B'nai Jeshurun
In 1868, the first Jewish settlers arrived in Lincoln and created the Congregation B'nai Jeshurun. After a fire damaged the original building in 1922, the congregation moved to this site on 20th and South streets.
St. John's Evangelical Church
The St. John Evangelical Church in 1928.
St. John Baptist Church
St. John Baptist Church on 24th Street in Lincoln.
St. Mary Catholic Church
After almost being destroyed in 1906, St. Mary Catholic Church still serves its congregation on 14th and K streets in Lincoln.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
After being established as a mission in 1925, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church serves the communities of south Lincoln.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Havelock in 1925 was used not only as a church but also as a school; Father O'Connor felt a need for Catholic education for his parishioners.
Zion Congregational Church
From 1914 to 1954, the Zion Congregational Church served its congregation from the corner of Ninth and D streets in Lincoln.
