Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church, church in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church is a Protestant church building in Minneapolis originally designed in 1910 by architects Purcell and Feick, featuring the rare Prairie School style with flat roof and wide overhanging eaves. The cube-shaped main room is illuminated from the east by green-tinted windows, while the interior is structured by geometric wood patterns and a narrow southern extension with a balcony.
The building was founded in 1910 as Stewart Memorial Presbyterian Church and served as a Presbyterian place of worship before the Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church purchased it in 1988. The congregation undertook extensive restoration work that repaired damaged walls, windows, and other features while preserving the building's original character.
The church takes its name from a Christian theological movement and was originally founded by a Presbyterian congregation. The interior features simple wooden elements arranged in geometric patterns that reflect the space's purpose for worship and gathering.
The building is located in Minneapolis and is accessible to visitors interested in its architecture and history. A new addition improves accessibility with better entryways and pathways for people with varying mobility needs.
The building is a rare example of Prairie School architecture applied to a church, since most buildings in this style are homes or public spaces rather than religious structures. Its lack of a bell tower or steeple sets it apart from other historic church buildings in the area.
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