Launceston Synagogue
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The Launceston Synagogue is a heritage-listed building located in St. John's Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, that served as a synagogue from 1846 until 1871, and again during the c. 1930s until its closure in 1961 and reopened in 1984.
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Launceston Synagogue | |
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Egyptian Revival-style synagogue in Launceston | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
Year consecrated | 1846 (1846) |
Status | Open |
Location | |
Location | St. John's Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Country | Australia |
Location in Tasmania | |
Administration | National Trust of Australia |
Geographic coordinates | 41°26′22.13″S 147°8′25″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Richard Peter Lambeth |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Egyptian Revival |
Completed | 1846; 178 years ago (1846) |
Official name: Launceston Synagogue | |
Builders | Barton and Bennell |
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