Central Synagogue, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Central Synagogue (Congregation Ahawath Chesed Shaar Hashomayim‎) is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

It was built in 18701872 and was designed by Henry Fernbach in the Moorish Revival style as a copy of Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue. It is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States.

The building was designated a New York City landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1966. It was then designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

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jemaflor (146330) 2020-10-29 0:24

Hi Andre,
Good shot with interesting contrast of architecture style, good quality, tfs.

worldcitizen (15960) 2020-11-01 16:30

Hello Andre,
I know this spot very well. For several years I worked in the tall building in the background of this scene! I have also been inside Central Synagogue a few times, and it's a true gem. Did you go in? I know it's usually open only one day a week to the public. This is a lovely view of the synagogue, allowing us to see all the different architectural details. Take care!

jmdias (114318) 2021-01-19 9:58

andré

jamais havia visto esse prédio em uma foto. ele se assemelha ao palácio de manguinhos no Rio. linda essa fantasia mourisca e oriental em plenos EUA. o contraste com a caixa de vidro é bem bacana. linda foto. obrigado pelas informaçőes que vc encontrou sobre aquela estátua siberiana.
aqui chove bem depois de meses de pouca chuva.
abraço

jorge