Temple B'Nai Israel (Olean, New York)

Temple B'Nai Israel

Temple B'Nai Israel, April 2012
Location 127 S. Barry St., Olean, New York
Coordinates 42°04′35″N 78°25′39″W / 42.07639°N 78.42750°W / 42.07639; -78.42750Coordinates: 42°04′35″N 78°25′39″W / 42.07639°N 78.42750°W / 42.07639; -78.42750
Area less than one acre
Built 1929
Architect Hurd, J. Milton
NRHP Reference # 11000995[1]
Added to NRHP January 4, 2012

Temple B'Nai Israel is a historic synagogue located at Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1929, and is a three- to four-story tall, light brown brick structure with terra cotta decorative details. It measures 85 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 50 feet tall. The front facade features a massive arched terra cotta portal encircling a large, round stained glass window. The congregation was established in the 1880s.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1] As of 2014, the temple is still in regular use as a synagogue.

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/03/12 through 1/06/12. National Park Service. 2012-01-13.
  2. Virginia L. Bartos (October 2011). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Temple B'Nai Israel". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2013-04-20. See also: "Accompanying six photos".


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