[Wartburg Theological Seminary tower and chapel, Dubuque, Iowa]

[Wartburg Theological Seminary tower and chapel, Dubuque, Iowa]

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

This image was taken looking across the quadrangle at the front of the Chapel and tower that were under construction on the campus of Wartburg Seminary. Together with buildings shown in images LO 084 and LO 085, construction for the chapel and tower buildings began in 1914. The complex, which also included classroom and living spaces, was dedicated in 1916. The tower building was specifically modeled after the famous Wartburg Tower in Eisenach, Germany where Martin Luther found refuge in 1521. The buildings were interconnected and were constructed of limestone quarried on site. The address of 1621 Wartburg Avenue is now 333 Wartburg Place. The number 1274c is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

Theological seminaries
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

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Herman J. Loemker Collection

Still image

1915-1917

LO 083

This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

1621 Wartburg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa