Johnston Hall Documentary

A building in southern Minnesota connected the lives of thousands of people. Its story stretches from a young Chicago to the French seaside, a military camp struck by disease to a tiny congregation in a rented hall. It features clergymen, nurses, soldiers, and philanthropists. The story is not about bricks or cement or bell towers; Johnston Hall's story is about people.

The title of the documentary was inspired by a quote from Bishop Henry Whipple: “There is an unwritten history of faith and love inwrought in every building erected here.” Whipple was writing about the schools he helped to organize; Johnston Hall, completed in 1888, was originally built as part of Seabury Divinity School.

Made in cooperation with Allina Health through the Johnston Hall Memorial Community Advisory Committee.