Nowosolna Parish Pictures
The following are pictures from the Nowosolna Parish. Click on the thumbnail view for an enlarged view of the picture.
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Lutheran Church in Nowosolna. It was built in 1846-1848 under the design of architect Sylwester Szpilowski. After WW II it became St. Andrew Bobola Catholic Church. It remained in use through the 1970s. |
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Around 2006 / 2007 the building was moved into Lodz and now is part of the Open Air Museum of the Central Museum of Textiles. Though many of the added Catholic elements remain in the structure, original interior colors have been restored. |
Further information about the restoration can be found at the Open Air Museum website (in English). Click on "Gallery" at the left to see more pictures of the church including the interior.
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Both Catholic (white) and Lutheran (dark) altars are available for use in the restored church. - photo courtesy of the Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz |
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Interior view. The organ dates from 1903 but the internals are missing so it is not usable. - photo courtesy of the Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz |
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"God's Provident Eye" Detail of 19th century artwork found on the wood in the church and restored. - photo courtesy of the Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz |
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The museum includes other buildings which show the cottage based cloth making industry in the region. - photo courtesy Jerry Frank |
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