Central City in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Congregation Montefiore
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010
1. Congregation Montefiore Marker
Inscription.
Congregation Montefiore. . 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.
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker is on 300 East, on the right when traveling 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Regarding Congregation Montefiore. This synagogue is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010
2. Church Entrance
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.
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010
4. Artwork Over Church Vestibule
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, September 7, 2010
5. Building as Seen from Southwest
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 24 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.
