Loop Synagogue
Synagoge in Chicago, Illinois, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Chicago Loop Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located at 16 South Clark Street, in the Loop precinct of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Completed in 1958,[3] the synagogue is renowned for a stained glass artwork by Abraham Rattner.[1]: 72
Chicago Loop Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Notable artworks |
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Location | |
Location | 16 South Clark Street, Loop, Chicago, Illinois 60603 |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 41°52′54″N 87°37′53″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Loebl, Schlossman & Bennett |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Modernist |
Date established | 1929 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1958 |
Specifications | |
Site area | 5,000 square feet (460 m2) |
Materials | Glass, metal (brass and bronze} and concrete |
Website | |
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The synagogue was founded in 1929 by the United Synagogue of America to serve the needs of Jewish professionals working in Chicago’s downtown business district, providing kosher food and a place to pray during the workday. Following the COVID-19 global pandemic, there were concerns that, due to the exodus of workers from the city center, the synagogue would be unable to sustain its future operating costs.[4][5][6][7]