The Temple (Atlanta)
Reform synagogue in Atlanta, Georgia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Temple (formally, the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation) is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 1589 Peachtree Street NE, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. The oldest Jewish congregation in Atlanta, it was established in 1860 to serve the needs of German-Jewish immigrants. The Temple, designed by Philip Trammell Shutze in a Neoclassical style, was completed in 1931.
Not to be confused with Atlanta Georgia Temple.
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
Ownership | Hebrew Benevolent Congregation |
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Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 33°47′52″N 84°23′21″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Philip Shutze |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Neoclassical |
General contractor | Mr. Birchey |
Date established | 1860 (as a congregation) |
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Dome(s) | One |
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NRHP reference No. | 82002420 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 9, 1982 |
Designated ALB | October 23, 1989 |
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The synagogue building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1982;[3] and designated as an Atlanta Landmark Building on October 23, 1989.[2]