National Register of Historic Places

B'nai Israel Synagogue

Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Listed
October 5, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001145

About this property

Congregation B'nai Israel is a Conservative synagogue in Toledo, Ohio, in the United States. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest synagogue in Toledo. In 1913, the congregation built its first synagogue of the corner of 12 Street and Bancroft Street. This building is now a registered historic building listed in the National Register on October 6, 2005. The congregation vacated the building in 1957 it is currently in use as a church. The congregation moved in 1957 to a building on Kenwood Boulevard, and, in 2007 to a new synagogue located behind Shomer Emunim, a Reform synagogue, located adjacent to Sylvania Avenue.

Location

2146 N. 12th St. at Bancroft St.
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
41.66392, -83.53956

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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

B'nai Israel Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 2005.

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

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

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

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