Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Central Synagogue

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

1. Central Synagogue Marker

Inscription. This is the oldest synagogue building in continuous use in New York City. The congregation was established in 1839 and this temple, designed by Henry Fernbach, was completed in 1872. The style is Moorish Revival, the arrangement Gothic.

Central Synagogue has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

1975, National Park Service

Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 40° 45.575′ N, 73° 58.217′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 116 East 55th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Lever House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Seagram Building

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(about 700 feet away); Ritz Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); 570 Lexington Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Bartholomew Church and Community House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Benjamin Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Fisk-Harkness House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Central Synagogue. The building is listed in the "American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . .
1. Central Synagogue: Our Sanctuary. (Submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Remembering Architect Henry Fernbach (Died November 12, 1883) (Gruber Blog, 2015). (Submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Back from the Ashes -- Central Synagogue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

2. Central Synagogue NHL Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

3. Central Synagogue Marker

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

4. Central Synagogue NYC Landmark Marker

Central Synagogue Entrance Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

5. Central Synagogue Entrance Detail

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

6. Central Synagogue

Central Synagogue East Elevation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018

7. Central Synagogue East Elevation

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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