Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church
Identification
Name
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church
Emporis Building Number
125299
Location
| Main address |
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| 405 King Street |
Address as text
405 King Street
ZIP
29403
City
State
Country
Longitude
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Latitude
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (tip)
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Height (architectural)
90.53 m
Construction end
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Structure in General
Construction type
church
Current status
existing [completed]Architectural style
neo-gothic
Usages
Main usages
churchFacts
Saint Matthews, organized in 1840, was the second Lutheran congregation in Charleston. It served a congregation of primarily German-speaking settlers. |
Spectacular stained glass windows on the interior describe stories from the Bible. |
The present Gothic building was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1965. |
For decades this was the tallest structure in South Carolina, and to this day remains the state's tallest church. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: John Henry Deveraux Other Companies: Meneely & Company, Petit & Fritsen |