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House of Hope Presbyterian Church

A stunning Gothic Revival church completed in 1914, known for its magnificent rose window and pipe organ.

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House of Hope Presbyterian Church is one of the most architecturally distinguished religious buildings in the Upper Midwest. The current structure, completed in 1914, was designed by the renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram in the English Gothic Revival style. Cram was one of America's foremost church architects, also responsible for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.

The church's exterior features Minnesota limestone walls, flying buttresses, and a square tower that rises prominently above the surrounding neighborhood. The centerpiece of the interior is a magnificent rose window, one of the finest examples of stained glass artistry in the region.

The congregation was founded in 1855, making it one of Saint Paul's oldest churches. The current building is the third to serve the congregation, and it was built to reflect the growing prominence and aspirations of the Cathedral Hill neighborhood in the early 20th century.

House of Hope is also known for its exceptional music program. The church houses one of the finest pipe organs in the Midwest, and its choir and concert series draw music lovers from throughout the Twin Cities region.

Details

  • 797 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
  • Built 1914
  • English Gothic Revival
  • Architect: Ralph Adams Cram
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Sun services 8:00am & 10:00am; office hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • (651) 227-6311
  • Official Website

Did You Know?

  • Architect Ralph Adams Cram also designed the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC
  • The congregation was founded in 1855
  • Houses one of the finest pipe organs in the Midwest
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