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CityMiddletownStateCT

Historical NameAdath Israel Synagogue

Year Built1929
Building TypeSynagogue

Address48 Church Street

Current NameAdath Israel Synagogue

Name of Builder 1Golden, Storrs & Co.Company

Name of Builder 2

Name of Builder 3

ListingHistoric Resources Inventory, 9/91, CHC

DescriptionRomanesque Revival/Art Deco building featuring a huge dome. The facade is highly

ornamental. The Star of David is seen in the windows and central rondel. The Decalogue is

mounted at the roofline.

StyleRomanesque Revival/Art Deco

Bibliography

SignificanceAn example of traditional Connecticut synagogue architecture updated to reflect the influence of

 Art Deco, the style of the 1920's.

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