Touro Synagogue: New Orleans, LA Congregation Agudas Sholem: Chelsea, MA
Temple Israel: Boston, MA
The Commonwealth Avenue synagogue was designed by architect Charles H. Blackhall. Dedicated September 1, 1907, it served Reform congregation Adath Israel until 1973, when it was sold to Boston University. It was renamed Morse Auditorium, in honor of a longtime Temple Israel family.
ID 17
state MA
city Boston
synagogue name Temple Israel
date erected or dedicated September 1, 1907
postmark ca. 1908
produced by Richner Bros., Leipzig, Germany
architect Charles H. Blackhall
affiliation Reform

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