By Steve Edwards
BCJ News 

Zion Lutheran Church launches a major remodel

 

May 24, 2017

Steve Edwards

his is an early 1900's photo of the Zion Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod in Chinook. The congregation, the first Lutheran group to organize in town, first met in the Methodist Church, then built this church in 1914 at the corner of 8th Street and Illinois. The church still stands on the southwest corner there.

The Zion Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod is undertaking a major remodel and upgrade to its 103-year old building at the corner of 8th Street and Illinois in Chinook. In the fall of 1963 the entire building was jacked up and the basement was redone. There was another major remodel, on both the building and the basement, from 1989-1993.

The current project involves a new roof, removal of the brick chimney, reconditioning of the bell tower, replacing the heating system and addition of central air, a 200-square foot addition to enlarge the fellowship area and a new handicap ramp and bath...



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