National Register of Historic Places

B'nai Abraham Synagogue

Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
August 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004356

About this property

The B'nai Abraham Synagogue is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, now repurposed as a Jewish history museum and performance venue, located in Virginia, Minnesota, in the United States. It was constructed in 1909 as the first purpose-built synagogue on the Iron Range. It served as the heart of the local Jewish community in the early 20th century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of religion and social history. It was nominated for attesting both to the ethnic diversity of the Iron Range and to the commonality of its immigrant groups maintaining cohesion around religious centers. A declining congregation forced the synagogue to close its doors in the mid-1990s. However, community support and renovations have preserved B'nai Abraham as a museum and cultural center.

Location

328 S. 5th St.
Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota
47.51851, -92.53637

Categories

RELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was B'nai Abraham Synagogue listed on the National Register?

B'nai Abraham Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is B'nai Abraham Synagogue?

B'nai Abraham Synagogue is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for B'nai Abraham Synagogue is recorded as the industrial era.

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