National Register of Historic Places
Central Synagogue
Central Synagogue is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000423.
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Central Synagogue
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About this place
What is Central Synagogue?
Central Synagogue is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner with 55th Street, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The current congregation was formed in 1898 through the merger of two 19th-century synagogues: Shaar Hashomayim and Ahawath Chesed. The synagogue building was constructed from 1870 to 1872 for Ahawath Chesed. Since 2014, Angela Buchdahl has been Central's senior rabbi.
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Listing details
- Name
- Central Synagogue
- City
- New York
- County
- New York County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- October 9, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000423
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.75960, -73.97049
When was Central Synagogue listed on the National Register?
Central Synagogue was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1970.
Where is Central Synagogue located?
Central Synagogue is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.75960, -73.97049. See the map above.
Is Central Synagogue a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Central Synagogue is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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