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Beth Hamedrash Hagodol (Hebrew: בֵּית הַמִּדְרָש הַגָּדוֹל, lit. 'Great Study House') was an Orthodox Jewish congregation that for over 120 years was located in a historic building at 60–64 Norfolk Street between Grand and Broome Streets on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was the first Eastern European congregation founded in New York City and the oldest Russian Jewish Orthodox congregation in the United States. Founded in 1852 by Rabbi Abraham Joseph Ash as Beth Hamedrash,…
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The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99001438. It was listed on November 30, 1999.
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When was Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue listed on the National Register?
Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue?
Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue?
The period of significance for Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
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