This is a photo of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church which has it’s very own website. While their congregation first formed in 1860 and their first church was located in Waymouth St. this stunning building was erected in 1871-1872, and is located in Flinders St. Adelaide.
That has to be one of the things I like about Adelaide, the fact that as you walk around you are presented with many styles of architecture spanning over a hundred years. I always feel a pang of regret when some gracious old building is torn down to be replaced by some modern architecture which just doesn’t seem to replace the glory of the old building.
They have a pretty good website so you may want to visit it if you’re looking for more information on the church, these old photos in their archives may be of special interest.
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I know yesterday I said I didn’t focus on pictures (or whatever I said) then I looked at this picture of the Lutheran Church and I change my mind! It’s fabulous! I am so interested in history! I totally agree with the loss of the old! My family settled in Evart, Michigan and there is rich history there~ in 1870 buildings were constructed in the ‘land of the green gold’ – when the forest was used up and the land was barren it was the beginning of the end. Very sad.
Linda
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We have a lot of old churches in Adelaide Linda, probably why it’s sometimes known as the City Of Churches.
I’ve posted a few of them here and I will in time be posting many more.
Unfortunately, the tree in the front hides the impressive architecture of this church.
Yep, and unfortunately they won’t let me chop it down.
Gorgeous blog! I have been living in Australia for seven years but still haven’t made it to Adelaide. It’s definitely on my list of places to visit. Thanks for the inspiration!
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