orig. photo ca. 1905; photo of photo, 2019 - Framed photo hanging in the church (Photograph from an archival source: Regional newspaper [cropped image], submitted by Jim Stettner/Jim Stettner)
2022-01-25 - This entry represented the first installation of a new pipe organ. Identified from the Bennett Opus List. -Jim Stettner
2022-01-25 - From a published history of Henry County, Illinois (page 50), *"On Christmas Day, 1904, the congregation celebrated Christmas in their new and beautiful God's house. The cost was $4,56.56 and was free from debt. By the dedication services January 25, 1905, the Young People's Society had donated a $650.00 organ..."* -Jim Stettner
2022-01-25 - The church didn't change its name to Grace Lutheran until 1963. In 2019, after 130 years of service, the church closed its doors. -Jim Stettner
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