The State Church, Glarus

In May of 1861, a devastating fire destroyed the entire center of the city of Glarus including the medieval Parish Church. From 1863-1866, a new twintowered basilica was constructed based on the architectural plans of Zürich's Ferdinand Stadler - a monumental landmark of the newly reconstructed town. In 1928, Karl Moser removed the stuccowork from the interior of the church and expanded the organ …