Temple Emanu-El (New York, 1868)

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Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El (New York, 1868) 1.jpg
A postcard of the former synagogue, in 1898
Religion
Affiliation Reform Judaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue (1868–1927)
Ownership Congregation Emanu-El of New York
StatusClosed; demolished
Location
Location Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in Modtown Manhattan, New York City, New York
CountryUnited States
Location map United States Manhattan.png
Red pog.svg
Location of the former synagogue in Manhattan, New York City
Geographic coordinates 40°45′14″N73°58′48″W / 40.754°N 73.980°W / 40.754; -73.980
Architecture
Architect(s)
TypeSynagogue
Style Moorish Revival
Date established1845 (as a congregation)
Groundbreaking1866
Completed1868
Demolished1927 (replaced in 1930)

Temple Emanu-El was a large Reform Jewish synagogue located on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Built in 1868, it was demolished in 1927.

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History

In 1868, the Congregation Emanu-El of New York erected a new synagogue building for the first time, a Moorish Revival structure designed by Leopold Eidlitz, assisted by Henry Fernbach, at 43rd Street and 5th Avenue after raising about $650,000. It was demolished in 1927, and replaced by a 1930s synagogue, also called Temple Emanuel-El. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Holliday, Kathryn E.; Eidlitz, Leopold (2008). Architecture and Idealism in the Gilded Age. New York: W. W. Norton. p. 71.
  2. Kates, Ariel (January 24, 2018). "Beyond The Village and Back: Temple Emanu-El, Reform Movement Builder and Shaker". Village Preservation. Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  3. Berman, Andrew (January 18, 2018). "From house of worship to NYU dorm: The story of the East Village's 'ghost church'". 6sqft. New York City. Retrieved December 30, 2023.