Object Record
Metadata
Title |
Park Place Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas |
Collection |
Park Place Lutheran Church, Houston, TX Collection |
Object Name |
Plate, Commemorative |
Catalog Number |
2013.15.7 |
Description |
One 10 inch round plate, white with gold trim, with likeness of Park Place Lutheran Church on front, under which reads "Park Place Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas, 1937-1977, 40th Anniversary. On the back of the plate is the company who made the plate: Preston-Hopkinson Co, Appomattox, Virginia. Also on the reverse is the following brief history: Park Place Lutheran Church, founded 1937; Pastor George Schardt, serving five years. In 1942, Pastor David Herman accepted call; moved into new parsonage. Growth continued; building program started: 1945, parish hall; 1949, kitchen, classrooms, offices; 1954, educational building; 1959, church and chapel. Pastor Chester Nerenhausen, assistant, 1959 to 1961. Pastor James Long served 1962 until 1974; assistants: Pastor Holle Plaehn and Pastor Jimmy Lueders. 1975, Pastor Arthur Pedersen arrived, initiated 40th Anniversary celebration observed in 1977. |
Notes |
Short history on back. Park Place Lutheran Church, founded 1937; Pastor George Schardt, serving five years. In 1942, Pastor David Herman accepted call; moved into new parsonage. Growth continued; building program started: 1945, parish hall; 1949, kitchen, classrooms, offices; 1954, educational building; 1959, church and chapel. Pastor Chester Nerenhausen, assistant, 1959 to 1961. Pastor James Long served 1962 until 1974; assistants: Pastor Holle Plaehn and Pastor Jimmy Lueders. 1975, Pastor Arthur Pedersen arrived, initiated 40th Anniversary celebration observed in 1977. |
Date |
1937 - 2007 |
Dimensions |
Dia-10 inches |
Subjects |
Art Park Place Lutheran Church--Houston, TX--History |
Classification |
Disbanded Congregations Church Records |
Search Terms |
Park Place Lutheran Church, Houston, TX Disbanded Congregations Congregational Records |
Location |
Resource Library |