Congregation Montefiore Synagogue
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N 40° 45.680 W 111° 52.932
12T E 425538 N 4512637
During its over 100 year life the Congregation Montefiore Synagogue has been affiliated with several different religions. Built by the Jews in 1903, restored by an Assemblies of God group, and now occupied by an Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Waymark Code: WM9Q4A
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2010
Views: 15
The plaque is inscribed:
Congregation Montefiore
This Synagogue was constructed in 1903 at a cost of $9,000, and was one of only 4 synagogues built in Utah during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designed by prominent Utah architect Carl Neuhausen. The building's exotic style results from an eclectic mix of architectural elements, including Byzantine columns at the entry, Moorish arches in the towers, onion-shaped domes, and round-arched windows throughout. The Congregation Montefiore was established in 1895 by a conservative group within Salt Lake City's Jewish community. This Synagogue served as its home for over 70 years. The building was purchased in the fall of 1987 by Metro-Fellowship, a Christian Church affiliated with Assemblies of God, and renovated by volunteers under the direction of Pastors James Schaedler and Jack Perry.
Marker Name: Congregation Montefiore Synagogue
Marker Type: City
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Utah State Historical Society
Marker Number: 892
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/85001395.pdf
Addtional Information: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
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