Central City in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Congregation Montefiore

— Utah Historic Site —

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010

1. Congregation Montefiore Marker

Inscription. This Synagogue was constructed in 1903 at a cost of $9,000, and was one of only 4 synagogues built in Utah during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designed by prominent Utah architect Carl Neuhausen. The building's exotic style results from an eclectic mix of architectural elements, including Byzantine columns at the entry, Moorish arches in the towers, onion-shaped domes, and round-arched windows throughout. The Congregation Montefiore was established in 1895 by a conservative group within Salt Lake City's Jewish community. This Synagogue served as its home for over 70 years. The building was purchased in the fall of 1987 by Metro-Fellowship, a Christian Church affiliated with Assemblies of God, and renovated by volunteers under the direction of Pastors James Schaedler and Jack Perry.

Erected 1990 by Utah State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues, and the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 45.68′ N, 111° 52.932′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Central City. It is on 300 East, on the right when traveling

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north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 South 300 East, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Church of Christ, Scientist, Salt Lake City (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First Church of Christ, Scientist (about 600 feet away); B'nai Israel Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); Salt Lake City and County Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Modern Irrigation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Camping Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Overland Trail - Washington Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Salt Lake City and County Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Lake City & County Building (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Congregation Montefiore. This synagogue is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010

2. Church Entrance

Congregation Montefiore Synasgogue Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010

3. Congregation Montefiore Synasgogue Building

Note the Hebrew inscription on the scroll just below the peak of the roof.

Artwork Over Church Vestibule image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010

4. Artwork Over Church Vestibule

Building as Seen from Southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010

5. Building as Seen from Southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.