Sharon Lutheran Church Re-evaluation

On December 13, 2019 the Heritage Calgary board approved the following site to be updated to the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources. Learn more about this site below.

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Sharon Lutheran Church (1931)
214 10 AV NE, Crescent Heights

Sharon Evangelical Lutheran Church (now Danish Lutheran Church, Calgary) is a unique building in Calgary, inspired by Danish parish churches. Its white walls, red roof, mainly symmetrical form, prominent tower, and stepped gables with niches below are typical of such buildings. These, in turn, are vernacular interpretations of Gothic/Gothic Revival architecture, historically used for Christian churches worldwide. (Style Value, City Wide Significance)

The building’s distinctive appearance makes it a community landmark. (Landmark Value, Community Significance)

This was one of the few churches built in Calgary during the Depression. (Symbolic Value, City Wide Significance)

When built, it was Calgary’s largest stucco-clad structure. (Construction Value, City Wide Significance)

This church represents the early and ongoing presence of Danes in Calgary. Danes came to Alberta in three main waves: in the late 18th to early 19th c. (via the U.S. Midwest); in the 1920s; and after WWII. (Symbolic Value, City Wide Significance)

The Lutheran church is typically the focal point of spiritual and community life for Danish communities. The current congregation, like its two founding ones, leads religious worship and education, and charitable and fellowship activities. (Institution Value, City Wide Significance)

The church honours Danish heritage through displayed artwork and items, language classes, and cultural programs. (Activity Value, City Wide Significance)

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