[5] Several churches, such as Zion Lutheran, have been active on the north side since the 1800s.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch predicted Zion Lutheran would be the most impressive church in North St.

[7] The construction of the church, which seated 1,280, led to positive changes in the neighborhood, such as sidewalks and a property value increase of 10% in an area that was formerly somewhat vacated.

[10][11] The altar is made of Italian marble and onyx.

[12] Reverend Charles F. Obermeyer introduced English language services in 1897.