Congregation B'nai Israel
National Register of Historic Places

Congregation B'nai Israel

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Listed
May 1, 2019
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
100003674

About this property

Congregation B'nai Israel is a historic Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4401 Indian School Road NE, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. The building is notable for its distinctive Expressionist design by George Wynn, including an unusual undulating conical roof formed from polyurethane foam, as well as its importance in the city's Jewish community. The synagogue was completed in 1971 and was listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.

Location

4401 Indian School Rd.
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
35.10263, -106.59459

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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Congregation B'nai Israel listed on the National Register?

Congregation B'nai Israel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2019.

What type of historic resource is Congregation B'nai Israel?

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

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The period of significance for Congregation B'nai Israel is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1971.

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