Allendale-Lakeside in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old B'nai Zion Temple
Designed by Edward Neild and Clarence Olschner with interior design work by Paul Heerwagen. Built in 1914. Housed B’nai Zion Synagogue -- founded 1859 -- from 1915 to 1956. Ten stained glass windows are by Lafarge. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1994.
Erected by Shreveport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 32° 30.494′ N, 93° 45.025′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Allendale-Lakeside. Marker is on Cotton Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Cotton Street, Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scottish Rite Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); W (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Avenue Row (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bishop Leonidas Polk (about 600 feet away); Thief (TV Series) (about 600 feet away); Strand Theatre (about 700 feet away); Soul Men (about 700 feet away); Jefferson Hotel (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.
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