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Overview

By 1982, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, the Immanuel Lutheran Church #2 was the only remaining wood-frame church still used by its congregation in the area of Downtown Seattle.

Building History

The first Immanuel Lutheran Church occupied a hillside corner location at Minor Avenue and Olive Street. The congregation dedicated this building on 11/20/1892. It used this first space until 1912, when new quarters were needed to accommodate a growing population. This second Immanuel Lutheran church at Pontius Avenue North and Thomas Street was dedicated on 06/30/1912.

Alteration

The congregation appended an addition to the rear of the building in 1919-1920. This two-and-three story expansion accommodated a parsonage, gymnasium, kitchen, choir room and other spaces to hold various church functions. This addition was flat-roofed, rather than topped by a gable.