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The Unshakable St. Mark’s

St. Mark's Lutheran Church  Photo by Chris McArthurWhat: Since its 1895 dedication, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church has survived two of San Francisco’s most devastating earthquakes—the first in 1906, the second in 1989. In June 2005, the structure underwent a yearlong, $11 million renovation—part of which was funded by a Thrivent Financial church loan—to stabilize it against future quakes.

The Architecture: “The dark brick exterior is stern and imposing,” says Gary Schilling, an architect and member of St. Mark’s. “But you walk inside and it has pastel colors, rounded corners and curved pews. It’s an eclectic mix between Roman and Gothic architecture.”

Notable Feature: “A unique feature is a brand-new Taylor and Boody tracker [or mechanical] organ,” says Schilling, who is also the substitute organist at St. Mark’s. The organ and the church’s superior acoustics draw musicians from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and professionals who practice and give concerts at St. Mark’s.

View more photos of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco.

 

 

 

 

 

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