Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue Marker

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Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue

By Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

1. Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1870. Cultural and religious center for 85 years. Second oldest temple in Texas. Converted to Masonic Temple in 1953.

Henry Cohen, rabbi from 1888-1950, was noted adviser and beloved humanitarian to the entire city.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Comittee. (Marker Number 8237.)

Location. 29° 18.097′ N, 94° 47.467′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of 22nd Street and Sealy Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 22nd Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822 22nd Street, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Galveston Movement (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Eaton Memorial Chapel (about 400 feet away); The Rosenberg Library (about 500 feet away); Confederate Mariner: Leon Smith (about 500 feet away); The Rt. Rev. Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (about 600 feet away); [Galveston County] 1901-1965 (about 600 feet away); Galveston in the Republic of Texas (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Galveston.

Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue Photo, Click for full size

By Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

2. Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue

Also see . . .
1. Article in the Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. Go Here to See How it Looked Originally. Much of the fine detail has been removed from the building, resulting in the bland facade seen today. (Submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.