Slides from the 1940's: From the Archive

Grace believes that the sacred stories in the Bible help shape our lives and faith, but God's work did not end on the last page of this text.  Our lives and stories are a continuation of these sacred stories.  Here are some of the photos and stories of those who have been a part of the community of saints at Grace Lutheran in San Francisco.

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We're in the process of making our history digital.  Know any of these individuals?  Help us identify the photos by emailing: pastor@gracesf.com

1944 Storefront Church on Vicente

Grace lot 1944

Steam shovel scoop 1945

1945 steam powered construction equipment at 33rd and Ulloa

 

1945 Pastor Omar Otterness family, Margie and Ralph

1947- Vacation Bible School Barracks Chapel

First Confirmation Class 1947

Barracks on trailer Erling Engreen  - Tom Troneum

Barracks 1947

1947 Dedication of the Barracks

1947 3rd Anniversary Dinner

1947 Brotherhood Officers

Grace Lutheran League with Pastor Jacobson

Luther League Meeting 1947 - at 1990 24th Ave with Pastor Jacobson

1948 - Building of the first unit

Fall 1948 -Grace members build the foundation of the first unit of Grace Lutheran

1948 Installation of Officers

Vacation Bible School at the Barracks

Grace 1949 - First Unit of Grace