Knesseth Israel Synagogue - Ellington, CT - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Knesseth Israel Synagogue congregation was founded by Jewish farmers from eastern Europe in 1906. The synagogue was designed in the Colonial Revival style by Leon Dobkin and built in 1913. Originally located at Middle Road and Abbott Road, it was later moved to it's present location.

The one story white frame building has a high hipped roof. A set of steps leads up to the central portico entrance which is flanked by rectangular windows. Above the entrance is a pediment with a gold Star of David against a blue background. The sides are three bays wide. The north side has rectangular windows at each bay. The south side has an auxiliary entrance at the first bay and rectangular windows at the remaining two bays.

Street address: 236 Pinney Street Ellington, CT United States 06029 County / Borough / Parish: Tolland Year listed: 1995 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Historic function: Religion Current function: Religion Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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