The First Swedish Mission (Lutheran) church, corner of Court and Seventh streets, Rev. F. O. Hultman, pastor, was organized in 1874. It now has a membership of 250. Their new church edifice, built in 1889, seats 300 and cost $15,000. Total value of property, $25,000.
The Swedish Lutheran Augustana church is one of the finest in the city; it was dedicated in February, 1890, and is located on the corner of Sixth and Court streets. It is built of Sioux City pressed brick, arranged in Gothic style. Its size is 54x98 feet, and has a tower 115 feet high. The seating capacity of the building is over 1,000. The present membership of the society is 400. The pastor, Rev. A. P. Martin, a native of Sweden, has been in charge since 1886. The church is in a flourishing condition, and possesses a property valued at $45,000. The Swedes are a church-going people. "America need not be afraid of them-they love Sweden as their mother and America as their bride."
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Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Church (added 2006 - Building - #06000444)
Also known as Augustana Lutheran Church
600 Court St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: European
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure
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