In 1853, Immanuel Lutheran originated from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran on West 30th, as a new home for Trinity members in Brooklyn (including what is now Tremont). The resulting congregation was formally organized in 1879 with a new church building dedicated the following year. In 1909, a tornado damaged part of the upper section of the building, and the steeple was replaced. In 1978, construction of nearby Interstate 90 disrupted the water table, damaging the church’s foundation so badly that the resulting renovation cost more than the original construction. Today, the church remains active, with services held regularly in English and German.