Magen David Synagogue (Brooklyn)

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Magen David Synagogue
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The synagogue, in 2013
Religion
Affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Rite Nusach Sefard
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue
StatusActive[ citation needed ]
Location
Location2017 67th Street, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
CountryUnited States
USA New York City location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Location in New York City
Geographic coordinates 40°36′54″N73°59′12″W / 40.61500°N 73.98667°W / 40.61500; -73.98667
Architecture
Architect(s) Maurice Courland
Type Synagogue architecture
Style Romanesque Revival
Completed1921
Materials Brick, terracotta tiles
Magen David Synagogue
Arealess than one acre
NRHP reference No. 04000293
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 15, 2004
Designated NYCLApril 24, 2001
[1] [2]

Magen David Synagogue is a historic Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 2017 67th Street, in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. The congregation comprises mainly Sephardic Syrian-Jews.

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History

Erected in 1920–1921, the synagogue was at its height of popularity during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. The two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick building on a raised basement, features a variety of brick designs and stone details, round arched windows, and a red terra cotta clad tile roof. [3] :3,11

In 2001, the building was declared a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. By 2004, the building was certified and listed with the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

The synagogue is in continual use for daily and Shabbat prayers.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Magen David Synagogue". National Register of Historic Places: Digital Archive on NPGallery. National Park Service. April 15, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on April 4, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2015.Note: This includes Kathy Howe (September 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Magen David Synagogue" (PDF). Retrieved December 1, 2015.See also: "Accompanying photos".