Congregation B'Nai Israel - Salt Lake City
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N 40° 45.779 W 111° 53.670
12T E 424501 N 4512832
Site of the First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Utah.
Waymark Code: WM9MJ9
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2010
Views: 14
The plaque is inscribed:
Congregation B'Nai Israel
Jews have been part of Utah’s religious, economic, social, and political life since the mid-19th century. Congregation B’Nai Israel was organized in 1874. The first service was held in March, 1883. B’Nai Israel merged with Congregation Montefiore in 1972 establishing Congregation Kol Ami.
Congregation B’Nai Israel in Utah affirmed the American principles of Freedom of Religion and Assembly
Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Utah State History, Congregation Kol Ami
Marker Name: Congregation B'Nai Israel
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
The marker is located at what is now the Peery Hotel, 110 W Broadway. Look for it about 15 feet to the left of the main entrance to the hotel. The new synagogue, built to replace the one located here, is now a historical site in its own right. That synagogue has been converted to commercial use as a design center.
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Utah State History, Congregation Kol Ami
Marker Number: None
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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