First Lutheran Church

"Since First Lutheran Church is a historical building and congregation in Ketchikan, I thought it would be fitting to include it in the Then & Now exhibit. The museum had a number of historical photos to choose from for the "then" portion and I chose one on the day of dedication for the church building itself. There is a formal and somber feel to the "then" photo and I wanted to use it as a counter—example to emphasize the current congregation, which is smaller yet vibrant and so much more than a building. The Sunday worship service that I chose to photograph was one that was geared towards children, which adds to the color of the "now" photo." — Julie Landwehr

Modern image
Photographer: Julie Landwehr
On loan courtesy of Julie Landwehr, L2015.4.65.1

Historic image
First Lutheran Church dedication, December 14, 1930
Photographer: Elliot L. Fisher
Donor: Unknown, THS 92.2.22.20