National Register of Historic Places

Plum Street Temple

Plum Street Temple is a historic place in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001021.

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OhioListed December 27, 1972NRIS #72001021★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Plum Street Temple?

The Isaac M. Wise Temple, commonly called the Wise Temple, is an historic Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. The congregation's historic Plum Street temple was erected in honour of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, who was among the founders of Reform Judaism in the United States. The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson and its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada.

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Listing details

Name
Plum Street Temple
City
Cincinnati
County
Hamilton County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
December 27, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001021
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.10377, -84.51801
When was Plum Street Temple listed on the National Register?

Plum Street Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1972.

Where is Plum Street Temple located?

Plum Street Temple is located in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at approximately 39.10377, -84.51801. See the map above.

Is Plum Street Temple a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Plum Street Temple is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.