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CityLouisvilleStateKY

Historical NameTemple Adath Israel

Year Built1906
Building TypeSynagogue

Address834 South 3rd Street

Current NameGreater Bethel Temple

Name of Builder 1W.J.Dodd

Name of Builder 2KennethMcDonald

Name of Builder 3

ListingNRHP, 9/17/74

DescriptionA large and impressive Neo-Classical Revival with six fluted columns of the portico spaced to

frame the three doorways. The inscription on the frieze reads, "Mine House Shall be an House

of Prayer of All People." The walls are of Indiana limestone with candelabra flanking the

massive pedestals flanking the broad low steps.

StyleNeo-Classical Revival

BibliographyWeissbach, Lee Shai, 1991 "Reflections in Stone: Kentucky's Jewish Communities as Seen

Through Their Synagogue Architecture," The Southern Jewish Experience: Summer Issue,

Southern Jewish Historical Society: July 1991. pages 4,5. [Adath Israel Synagogue]

SignificanceFounded in 1843 the oldest synagogue also the largest Jewish congregation in the five state area

of Kentucky, is a representative example of the work of one of the outstanding architects in

Louisville's history.

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