Parochial School used for religion classes for the Lutheran church. School was built about 1908 and removed from the site in 1952. The building is now located at the Osborne Nature Center south of Elkader, Iowa.
This photograph shows the fire brigade during the tragedy of the burning of the German (St,. Paul) Lutheran Church in Garnavillo in the year 1878. According to the church council minutes recorded on November 5, 1878.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Interior view during 1928-1950. Notice the lattice work on the center altar area. Original hanging lights and chandelier. The canopied pulpit between the south and center arches. New Wicks…
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Circa 2003. Note the location of the piano, baptismal font and details on the center arch. Light oak wood work used in the church beginning in 1951-53.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Circa 2003, north view of St. Paul's Church. Partial view of church parsonage in the left side of photo.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Circa 1978. Notice speakers on the west wall, baptismal font is south of altar and organ pipes that were in the main altar area have been removed.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Church interior was completely remodeled, second rear addition was built and narthex added in 1951-52.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Circa 1935-1950. Lattice covering was installed in altar area and white railing was placed in front of altar.