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Reform synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio, US For similarly named synagogues, see B'nai Jeshurun . Wise Temple (formerly the Plum Street Temple ), commonly called the Wise Temple , is an historic Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Cincinnati , Ohio , in the United States. The congregation's historic Plum Street temple was erected in honour of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise , who was among the founders of Reform Judaism in the United States. The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson and its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada . The temple is located at 720 Plum Street in Cincinnati and was built chiefly during the Civil War at a cost of $275,000 by members of the Lodge Street Synagogue. The temple was dedicated on Friday, August 24, 1866, and is among the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States. The temple is across Plum Street from the historic Saint Peter In Chains Cathedral and next to the site of the former St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral , which was demolished in 1937. In 1972, the Plum Street Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places , and it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its architecture and its role in the Reform movement. In 1976, the congregation expanded its facilities to include a new synagogue, community center, and school located in Amberley Village . National Register of Historic Places . American Jewish History . 84 (1) (2019 update ed.): 11– 27.
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Wise Temple (formerly the Plum Street Temple ) is the historic synagogue erected for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise . Rabbi Wise was the founder of American Reform Judaism . The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson . The temple is located at 720 Plum Street in Cincinnati, Ohio and was built by members of the Lodge Street Synagogue . The temple and was dedicated on Friday, August 24, 1866 and is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States. As a daily paper wrote at the time, “Cincinnati never before had seen so much grandeur pressed into so small a space.” Although originally budgeted at a cost of US$ 35,000 for the land, and $55,000 for the building, the total cost of the enterprise exceeded $300,000, largely due to post Civil War inflation. The temple is across Plum Street from the historic Saint Peter In Chains Cathedral and next to the site of the former St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral , which was torn down in 1937. In 1972, the Plum Street Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places . National Register of Historic Places .
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Wise Temple (formerly the Plum Street Temple ) is the historic synagogue erected for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and his congregation in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wise was the founder of American Reform Judaism . The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson . Its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada . The temple is located at 720 Plum Street in Cincinnati, Ohio and was built by members of the Lodge Street Synagogue . It was built chiefly during the Civil War, at a cost of $275,000. The temple was dedicated on Friday, August 24, 1866 and is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States. The temple is across Plum Street from the historic Saint Peter In Chains Cathedral and next to the site of the former St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral , which was torn down in 1937. In 1972, the Plum Street Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places . National Register of Historic Places .
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Wise Temple (formerly the Plum Street Temple ) is the historic synagogue erected for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and his congregation in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wise was among the founders of American Reform Judaism . The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson . Its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada . The temple is located at 720 Plum Street in Cincinnati, Ohio and was built by members of the Lodge Street Synagogue . It was built chiefly during the Civil War, at a cost of $275,000. The temple was dedicated on Friday, August 24, 1866, and is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States. The temple is across Plum Street from the historic Saint Peter In Chains Cathedral and next to the site of the former St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral , which was torn down in 1937. In 1972, the Plum Street Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places , and it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its architecture and its role in the Reform movement. National Register of Historic Places . Gordon, American Jewish History 84.1 (1996) 11-27 [1] . 2019 article update .
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