Congregation Beth Israel (Brooklyn)
Congregation Beth Israel, is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 203 East 37th Street, in East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York in the United States.
Congregation Beth Israel | |
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The former synagogue in 2012 | |
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Location | |
Location | 203 East 37th Street, East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
Country | United States |
Location of the former synagogue in New York City | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°39′8″N 73°56′35″W / 40.65222°N 73.94306°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Peter Millman |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
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Completed | 1928 |
Congregation Beth Israel | |
Area | less than one acre |
NRHP reference No. | 09000256 |
Added to NRHP | April 30, 2009 |
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History
editThe synagogue building was erected in 1928.
The congregation membership declined with the migration of the local Jewish populace to wealthier areas of Brooklyn and to the suburbs. The synagogue building became defunct c. 1970, and the congregation sold its building to Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day at that time.
The former synagogue building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1] It is a two-story rectangular structure of buff brick, with Romanesque Revival and Neoclassical style elements. It has a tripartite front façade with round arch windows. It features the Star of David on the front fence, the stained glass windows, pews, and plaster work.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 4/27/09 THROUGH 5/01/09. National Park Service. May 8, 2009.
- ^ Howe, Kathleen A. (September 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Congregation Beth Israel". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012.
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