Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Temple Emanu-el
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
1. Temple Emanu-el Marker
This limestone structure, built in 1923-1929, houses a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1845. The Temple, adjacent Community House and Beth-el Chapel were designed by Robert D. Kohn, Charles Butler and Clarence S. Stein in an adaption of Moorish-Romanesque style, symbolic of the mingling of Eastern and Western culture. Mosaics by Hildreth Meiere decorate the temple sanctuary.
Erected 1966 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 40° 46.085′ N, 73° 58.204′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 65th Street, on the left when traveling south on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East 65th Street, New York NY 10065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thaddeus Kosciuszko (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lehman Gates (about 300 feet away); “New York of the Presidents” (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Lehman Gates (about 300 feet away); The Lotos Club (about 300 feet away);
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Regarding Temple Emanu-el. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . Congregation Emanu-El of New York. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
2. Temple Emanu-el
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 17, 2015
3. Temple Emanu-el
The Fifth Avenue side
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
4. Temple Emanu-el doors
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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