| City | New York | State | NY |
| Historical Name | Congregation Shearith Israel |
| Year Built | 1897 |
| Building Type | Synagogue |
| Address | 2 W. 70th Street |
| Current Name | Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue |
| Name of Builder 1 | Arnold William | Brunner |
| Name of Builder 2 | Thomas | Tyron |
| Name of Builder 3 |
| Listing | New York City Landmark, 3/19/74 |
| Upper West Side-Central Park West Historic District, 4/24/90 |
| Description | Overlooking Central Park it was designed in the monumental neoclassical style. The Masonry |
| facade is composed of four large columns that enclose three round arched openings, elaborate |
| bronze gates and three round arched windows. The openings which resemble a loggia lead to a |
| porch containing the two main entrances. |
| Style | Neo-Classical |
| Bibliography |
| Significance | This is the oldest congregation in America dating from 1684 when a group of Spanish and |
| Portuguese Jews held a Rosh Hashanah service in New Amsterdam. Parts of its 1729 |
| synagogue are preserved in this the present and fifth one built by the congregation. |
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