Norden Lutheran Church
Highway 789, Kinistino RM 459, Saskatchewan, S0J, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1984/05/11
Other Name(s)
Norden Lutheran Church
Norden United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1909/01/01 to 1910/12/31
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2005/12/14
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Norden Lutheran Church is a Municipal Heritage Property located within the Rural Municipality of Kinistino No. 459 approximately 15 km north of the Town of Kinistino. The property features a small one-storey, siding-clad log church and cemetery constructed in 1909.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of the Norden Lutheran Church lies in its association with the Norwegian people that settled in the area. The church was one of the first Norwegian-Lutheran churches in Canada and the first in Saskatchewan. The congregation was established in the Norden area in 1903 and the church was constructed in 1909. The grounds feature a cemetery that contains the remains of many who lived in the area, thereby providing a link to the past for current residents of the community.
The heritage value of the property also lies in the architectural style, which contributes to its landmark status the community. Typical of Lutheran churches of the period, the property features elements of the Gothic Revival style, visible in the central bell tower topped with a bell-shaped spire, pointed-arch windows and tall vertical proportions. These elements combine to give the property a distinctive look unlike any other building in its vicinity.
Source:
Rural Municipality of Kinistino No. 459 Bylaw 84-3.
Character-Defining Elements
The heritage value of the Norden Lutheran Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements that reflect the Norwegian heritage of the property, including its location on its original site, grave markers, and the property’s accessibility for use as a local cemetery;
-those Gothic Revival architectural elements that contribute to its status as a landmark in the community, including the central tower and steeple, pointed-arch windows and tall vertical proportions;
-the proximity of the cemetery to the church.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Saskatchewan
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (SK)
Recognition Statute
Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Property
Recognition Date
1984/05/11
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1909/01/01 to 1961/12/31
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Mortuary Site, Cemetery or Enclosure
Historic
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
File: MHP 665
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
MHP 665
Status
Published
Related Places
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