Difference between revisions of "Norwegian Seaman's Church"
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| − | The '''Norwegian Seaman's Church''' was | + | The '''Norwegian Seaman's Church''' (also called the '''Scandinavian Seaman's Church''') was a Lutheran congregation that provided religious services to the Norwegian mariners who put into port at [[Palafox Wharf]] and other nearby docks. It was established in [[1877]] and erected a church building at the southeast corner of [[Palafox Street|Palafox]] and [[Pine Street]]s in [[1878]]. According to the [[1885 Pensacola directory]], the Reverend [[Peter O. Olsen]] conducted services only in Norwegian, and only during the six months between [[November 15]] and [[May 15]].<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/1885appendix.htm 1885 City Directory - Appendix]</ref> |
| − | + | The church building was destroyed in an [[1886]] fire and was subsequently rebuilt. [[Gustav O. Barrman]] is listed as the pastor in [[1894]].<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/direcab.htm 1894 City Directory, A-B]</ref> The church was ultimately razed in [[1934]], but similar churches were built in other port cities along the Gulf Coast.<ref>[http://www.norway.org/News/archive/1996/199610church.htm Norway.org - New Orleans Seaman's Church Celebrates 90 Years]</ref> | |
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Revision as of 09:42, 18 October 2007
The Norwegian Seaman's Church (also called the Scandinavian Seaman's Church) was a Lutheran congregation that provided religious services to the Norwegian mariners who put into port at Palafox Wharf and other nearby docks. It was established in 1877 and erected a church building at the southeast corner of Palafox and Pine Streets in 1878. According to the 1885 Pensacola directory, the Reverend Peter O. Olsen conducted services only in Norwegian, and only during the six months between November 15 and May 15.[1]
The church building was destroyed in an 1886 fire and was subsequently rebuilt. Gustav O. Barrman is listed as the pastor in 1894.[2] The church was ultimately razed in 1934, but similar churches were built in other port cities along the Gulf Coast.[3]
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