First Lutheran Church, Ketchikan

Name: First Lutheran Church
Address: 1200 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, 99901-6136, United States
Telephone: +1 907-225-3010

#2 among attractions in Ketchikan

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The First Lutheran Church in Ketchikan, Alaska is a historic church at 1200 Tongass Avenue. It was designed by architect W.G. Brust of Seattle and was built in 1930 by Ketchikan local builder Carl Foss. It is a two-story wood-frame structure, with a three-story tower at its southwest corner. The windows along the sides are rectangular sash windows on the first level, and narrow Gothic lancet windows on the taller second level grouped in threes in rectangular openings. The main entry is in through an arched opening in the tower, with the door topped by a multi-light transom window. ()

Built: 1930 (94 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 55°20'43"N, 131°39'25"W

Address

1200 Tongass AveKetchikan 99901-6136 United States

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+1 907-225-3010

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First Lutheran Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Totem Heritage Center, Soho Coho, Stedman–Thomas Historic District.

0.6 miSE
Museum, Visitor center, History museum
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
16 min walk • The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is a visitor center in Ketchikan, Alaska, operated by the United States Forest Service as part of the Tongass National Forest.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan
24 min walk • The Totem Heritage Center is a museum operated by the City of Ketchikan in the U.S. state of Alaska. The Heritage Center houses one of the world's largest collections of unrestored 19th century totem poles.
0.6 miE
55°20'33"N • 131°38'31"W
Soho Coho, Ketchikan
16 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Stedman–Thomas Historic District, Ketchikan
19 min walk • The Stedman–Thomas Historic District encompasses what was historically the southern portion of Ketchikan, Alaska. It extends along Stedman and Thomas Streets, from Ketchikan Creek in the north to East Street in the south, and includes a few properties on adjacent spur side streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Lutheran Church?

Nearby attractions include Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan (16 min walk), Soho Coho, Ketchikan (16 min walk), Stedman–Thomas Historic District, Ketchikan (19 min walk), Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan (24 min walk).

How to get to First Lutheran Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Lutheran Church:

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Creek Street (16 min walk)
Cape Fox Hill (17 min walk)