Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church

Coleraine, United States

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Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church, built between 1908 and 1909 in Coleraine, Minnesota, is a substantial fieldstone structure designed by Duluth architect Frank Young on the Akron Plan. The building uniquely served dual purposes as both a church and YMCA, reflecting the community's intention to provide wholesome alternatives to the nearby liquor establishments of Bovey. Its Shingle style architecture is marked by coursed fieldstone walls gathered locally, rectangular stained glass windows in the sanctuary, and distinctive large circular stained glass windows set within shingled gables. The interior features removable partitions that allowed the sanctuary to connect with three classrooms, while dedicated YMCA facilities included a gymnasium, showers, office, reading room, and parlor. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office recognized it as "easily the largest and most impressive religious edifice on the Western Mesabi Iron Range." Now in private ownership since 1974, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Movement

Shingle style architecture

Type: church building
Heritage: National Register of Historic Places listed place
Place: Coleraine, United States

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