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First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue
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Elevated view of the First Congregational Church and chapel at the corner of North Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. The Gates of Heaven Synagogue is on the left, also on West Washington Avenue. In the distance are University Avenue, Bascom Hall and Lake Mendota.
circa 1870-1879
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First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue
View from across the street towards the Congregational Church at the corner of North Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. To the left of the church is the Gates of Heaven Synagogue. Automob...
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
1864
Early drawing of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (on the left) and the Congregational Church (on the right), located on the 200 block of West Washington Avenue.
Gates of Heaven Detail
June 14, 1970
Detail on the building at 214 West Washington Avenue that, over the years, has been the first synagogue in Madison (Shaare Shomaim or Gates of Heaven), a school, a funeral parlor, a dentist office,...
Moving the Gates of Heaven Synagogue Building
July 17, 1971
The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue building from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park.
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
1939
The "Gates of Heaven Synagogue," 214 West Washington Avenue, on its original site prior to the move to James Madison Park.
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
July 17, 1971
The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background.
