First Lutheran Church, Oklahoma City

The First Lutheran Church stands as an elegant testament to early 20th-century Gothic Revival architecture. Constructed in 1912 by noted local architects VanSlyke & Woodruff, the structure features twin Gothic towers, a red-tiled gable roof, and creamy-hued fa莽ades punctuated by a mix of lancet, tall, narrow, and rectangular windows.

Step inside and you鈥檒l be greeted by an equally atmospheric interior: pale-toned walls and ceilings contrast beautifully with dark, ornate altar pieces, paintings, and stained-glass windows that cast a serene glow.

Beyond its architectural beauty, First Lutheran Church holds a fascinating piece of local history: the 鈥淥klahoma Century Chest.鈥� Sealed in 1913 as a time capsule to fund a new pipe organ and unearthed a century later in 2013, this vault contained newspapers, letters, Kodak cameras, pottery, and other artifacts鈥攐ffering a vivid glimpse into early Oklahoman life.

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Sight Name: First Lutheran Church
Sight Location: Oklahoma City, USA (See walking tours in Oklahoma City)
Sight Type: Religious
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