Thursday, April 22, 2010

Belltowers, patience, and gifts


Look very closely or click to enlarge to see the Central Lutheran Church's Belltower rising above the Normandy Inn in the middle ground. They both crown the last leg of the Thrivent skyway, as seen from the 6th floor of the Municipal Government Center parking ramp.
Not strictly skyway related, but...
The belltower was part of the original plans for the church, built in 1928, but funds ran out. The church managed to serve the community for 75 years without its bell tower. Then, anno mirabilus! In 2003 an anonymous donor provided funds to finally build the tower to original specs. The bells were cast by a 250 year-old firm in France, and include a 4800 pound beauty among the 47 total. The tower is 139 feet tall, and the church is located at 333 South Twelfth Street.
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