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First Bergen - built in 1874
The first Bergen Church was built on the SE corner of Michael Hegland's
farm at a cost of $6,000. 109 men (plus families) became the
Charter Members of Bergen Lutheran Congregation. For many years
"First" Bergen was the largest auditorium in Story County.
First Bergen, built in 1874
Interior of First Bergen
First Bergen dismantled. Lumber was sorted into groups by size and sold.
Artist Sketch of the new Bergen Lutheran Church
The firm of Vorse, Kraetsch & Kraetsch of Des Moines, Iowa were chosen as architects.
Bergen Lutheran Church - 1929
The bare ground in the foreground is where First Bergen was moved while the new church was being built. The new Bergen Church was built for a cost of $92,218.43 (included church, parish house, organ and furnishings).
The interior of Bergen Lutheran Church
Aerial view of Bergen Lutheran Church
Three items that were kept from the First Bergen and used in the new church:
The baptismal bowl
The church bell which calls us to worship today shown in this photo of the front of Bergen Lutheran Church
The painting above the altar was painted by an itinerant painter staying at the local hotel
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