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.
| Temple Emanu-El | |
|---|---|
_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 |
| Status | Closed; demolished |
| Location | |
| Location | Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in Modtown Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Country | United States |
  Location of the former synagogue in Manhattan, New York City | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°45′14″N 73°58′48″W / 40.754°N 73.980°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Moorish Revival |
| Date established | 1845 (as a congregation) |
| Groundbreaking | 1866 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Demolished | 1927 (replaced in 1930) |
History
editIn 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]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ Holliday, Kathryn E.; Eidlitz, Leopold (2008). Architecture and Idealism in the Gilded Age. New York: W. W. Norton. p. 71.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
