| City | New York | State | NY |
| Historical Name | Congregation K'hal Adath Jershurun |
| Year Built | 1887 |
| Building Type | Synagogue |
| Address | 12-16 Eldridge Street |
| Current Name | Eldridge Street Synagogue |
| Name of Builder 1 | Herter Brothers | Company |
| Name of Builder 2 |
| Name of Builder 3 |
| Listing | NRHP, 3/28/80 |
| New York City Landmark, 7/8/80 |
| Description | Located on a side street of low buildings, the synagogue as an imposing presence. The exterior |
| facade mixes Moorish, Gothic, and Romanesque elements with stained glass windows. The |
| synagogue's most remarkable feature is its immense sanctuary. |
| Style | Moorish |
| Bibliography |
| Significance | This was the first major synagogue established on the Lower East Side by the Orthodox Eastern |
| European Ashkenazi Jews. Closed in the 1930's and reopened in the 1970's when the |
| congregation formed a preservation committee and established plans for the restoration of its |
| sanctuary. |
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