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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Anniversary

This “yard long” photograph was taken at Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church) on June 28, 1942, on its seventieth anniversary. The reverend at the time was J. E. Sutherland. Photographer unknown. Anoka County Historical Society object ID# P2075.19.84.

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

A side view of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church), Ham Lake, including part of the cemetery. This image was originally a slide. Photographer and date unknown.

Partial view of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

A partial view of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church) in Ham Lake. This image was originally a slide. Photographer and date unknown. Anoka County Historical Society, Object ID# 235.1.05

Interior of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

The interior of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church), Ham Lake. Photographer and date unknown. Anoka County Historical Society object ID# 236.1.06.

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church), Ham Lake, July 1990. Photographer unknown. Anoka County Historical Society, Object ID# 232.1.02.

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ham Lake

Originally built in 1872, the Evangelical Lutheran Church (also known as Our Savior’s Lutheran Church) in Ham Lake has gained several additions, most notably in 1947. In 2020, although the congregation generally meets in another space, the building is still preserved in its original state, and is used for special services throughout the year.

Quie, Halvor Halvorson (1834–1919)

An early settler-colonist in Wheeling Township (Rice County), Norwegian immigrant Halvor Quie is often remembered as a member of the Second Company of Minnesota Sharpshooters during the Civil War. He was instrumental in local religious and educational affairs and offered lasting support to St. Olaf College.