Written by Phil Wala From the Fowler Church Archives In anticipation of our May 18 opportunity to tour our church’s former place of worship, here are a couple of church bulletins from that era. The … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of May 7 – May 13
Written by Phil Wala Tour Hennepin’s 1911-1915 Church on May 18, 2025 This building has been the Scottish Rite Temple since 1915 when it was purchased from Hennepin Avenue Church. This was our place of … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of April 30 – May 6
Written by Phil Wala IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:On Sunday, May 18, we will have the rare opportunity to visit an impressive building that was, from June 1911 to June 1915, the home of Hennepin Avenue Church. As … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of April 23 – April 29
Written by Phil Wala Since June 1915, the corner of Franklin and Dupont Avenues in Minneapolis has been home to the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. But did you know that prior to that, from June … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of April 16 – April 22
Written by Phil Wala 1872 (April 19) Presiding elder (district superintendent) Rev. J. F. Chaffee has been accused of immoral conduct due to the reputation of a person he was seated next to on a … Read More