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GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE CHURCH - 2054 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

 
 
 
 
 
         

Illion Avenue N. & James Avenue N.

On a hill overlooking Cottage Park in North Minneapolis, the Garden of Gethsemane Church is undergoing a major transformation.

The project will correct significant structural problems, fully protect the building from the elements, restore the building's exterior to its original craftsman appearance, restore the original pews and sanctuary, install state of the art mechanical and electrical systems, add new accessible bathrooms and entry, and add significant cosmetic improvements.

Welsh Companies is acting as General Contractor, with The Ackerberg Group as the Developer. A significant share of the construction is being provided by neighborhood and minority contractors.

The church, located just north of West Broadway on James Avenue, was built in 1908 as Forest Heights Congregational Church. Forest Heights was established in 1894 with 80 members. In 1895, the original church building was built on the site. An addition was added in 1900 to better accommodate membership growth. In 1903, Forest Heights celebrated their mortgage payoff by burning their mortgage, followed by commencing construction on a new church, now home to Garden of Gethsemane, in 1908.

In 1947, Forest Heights Congregational Church merged with Pilgrim Congregational Church of Minneapolis. The two churches decided to relocate and sell their existing buildings. A host of ministries have called the church home since then.

In 2003, Garden of Gethsemane purchased the church. By then, the building had suffered from years of neglect. Garden of Gethsemane repaired the roof and windows to help stabilize the building until it could be fully restored.

Construction is scheduled for full completion in January 2009, but a Christmas service is planned.

 

 
 
sj SJ MORGAN
612.924.6424
sj@ackerberg.com
 
calvin CALVIN LITTLEJOHN
612.924.6421
calvin@ackerberg.com
Garden of Gethsemane Church
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PROJECT TEAM

Ownership
Garden of the Gethsemane Ministries

Developer
The Ackerberg Group

Architect
Genesis Architecture | www.welshco.com/genesis

Structural Engineer
Mattson MacDonald| www.mattsonmacdonald.com

Special Thanks
Genesis Architecture | www.welshco.com/genesis
Pohlad Family Foundation | www.pohladfamilygiving.org
Mattson MacDonald| www.mattsonmacdonald.com

General Contractor
Welsh Construction | www.welshco.com/construction

Sub Contractors
All Agape Construction
Buildings Webster Insulation
Commercial Doors
DJS Construction
Dave's Wood Flooring | www.davesfloorsanding.com
Floyd Total Security | www.floydtotalsecurity.com
Goodwill Easter Seals | www.goodwilleasterseals.org
Grazzini Brothers | www.grazzini.com
Kellington Construction
Mars Carpet Sales
Mavo Systems | www.mavo.com
Mtec Electric | www.mtecelectric.com
Oakcraft
Sonus Interiors | www.sonusinteriors.com
Springer Exteriors | www.springerexteriors.com
Summit Painting | www.summitpainting.bz
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning
Superior Iron
Tri-Construction
Vera Construction

NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION

Neighborhood Organization
Jordan Area Community Council | www.jordanmpls.org

Business Association
West Broadway Coalition | www.westbroadway.org

City Ward
5th - Council Member Don Samuels| www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us

  Lake Calhoun Center, Ste.#103033 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 Directions
  Tel. 612.824.2100 Fax. 612.924.6499 Email. info@ackerberg.com Site: Brand Corps