B’nai Abraham Synagogue – Virginia, MN
N 47° 31.122 W 092° 32.185
15T E 534901 N 5262912
The B’nai Abraham synagogue housed the last active Jewish congregation on the Iron Range.
Waymark Code: WMFVNA
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2012
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The B’nai Abraham synagogue housed the last active Jewish congregation on the Iron Range. Constructed in 1909, it served its purpose until the mid-1990’s. In 2004 the brick building was acquired as a cultural center and museum, designed to preserve the history of the Jewish community. Renovation is still underway.
Street address:
328 S. 5th St.
Virginia, MN USA
55792
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis County
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Religion
Current function: Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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