Known as "stave" churches, after the wooden ... Parts of the previous churches, include a door opening, a corner post and several wall planks, were repurposed in the new construction.

In the U.S., there are eight stave churches, three of them in Wisconsin. In addition to Little Norway, the other two are in Door County. Boynton Chapel is in Baily’s Harbor, and the other is on ...

Distinctive, decorative doors are meant to impress—and even ... Vikings’ boats can be credited for this Stavkirke (or "Stave Church") in Borgund, Norway. Constructed in 1180, it is made ...

NORWALK -- After 123 years of worship, Grace Episcopal Church has closed its doors due to insufficient ... We tried to stave it off, but we just couldn't." Founded in 1890 by parishioners of ...