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In 1889 Edward A. Kent was commissioned
to design this unique Byzantine synagogue, complete with a copper dome and
Medina brownstone masonry. This second synagogue building for congregation
Beth Zion was dedicated September 12, 1890. Classroom buildings were added
in 1912. Unfortunately, this beautiful synagogue was completely destroyed
by a fire October 4, 1961. The present Temple was designed by architect Max
Abramovitz with windows, Ten Commandment tablets and Menorah by artist, Ben
Shahn. The Temple also houses the Cofeld Judaic Museum.
| ID |
29 |
| state |
NY |
| city |
Buffalo |
| synagogue name |
Temple Beth Zion |
| date erected or
dedicated |
September 12, 1890 |
| postmark |
unknown |
| produced by |
H. Van Stone Co., Buffalo |
| architect |
Edward A. Kent |
| affiliation |
Reform |
Copyright 1999-2004
by the National Museum of American Jewish History
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