On May 25 , 1890 , a new church building was dedicated on Geary Boulevard between Octavia Street and Gough Street ( now the site of St. Mary 's Cathedral ) . This two-story stone structure escaped extensive damage during the 1906 earthquake and fire . Historical records show approximately $ 3,100 spent to repair the building , most of it coming as a gift from Lutherans on the east coast . The homes of many members were destroyed . Records show that the Sunday following the quake only 25 members attended church
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1906 San Francisco earthquake
First United Lutheran Church