The 1900 United States census showed Henrik A. Sodergren (age 40, born in November 1859 in Finland, druggist) living in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Finns in Minneapolis have organized to raise funds for the relief of their famine stricken countrymen in Finland. A committee has been organized with A. G. Laine as chairman, C. H. Bergstadi, secretary, and H. A. Sodergren as treasurer. (The Minneapolis Journal, Saturday Evening, January 17, 1903, Page 6)
Building Permits. H. A. Sodergren, 18 Western avenue, brick store, $4,500. (The Minneapolis Journal, Friday Evening, March 20, 1903, Page 5)
The 1930 United States census showed Henry A. Sodergren (age 70, born in Finland, pharmacist, manufacturing drugs) living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his sister-in-law Hannah (age 57, born in Michigan).
Henrik A. Sodergren died January 1, 1935, in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The original intention of the congregation was to build only the church basement, and to worship there until such time as finances permitted further construction. The laying of the cornerstone took place on the first Sunday in October, 1927. By fall, 1928, the basement was finished so that the congregation could move in and hold its activities under its own roof. In the meantime Mr. H. A. Sodergren, who had always been interested in the church, offered to donate the bricks if the congregation would complete the superstructure. This required some change in the original plans, but the proposal was accepted. Mr. C. J. Bard drew the plans for the church, and so the outer structure was completed except for the stairs, windows and the interior. This was completed in 1929. The windows were acquired in 1930 through the activity of the Luther League, Sunday School, and other interested members and friends. The front steps were built later mostly with free labor. The building as it was cost the congregation over $25,000. (Our Church, 1898-1948, Dedication Booklet, Morgan Avenue Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 15, 1948)