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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.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1879

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Date Created circa 1870-1879

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
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W013LBM
Legacy ID
WHi 31601

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First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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...

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Drawings
Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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.

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Photographs
Moving the Gates of Heaven Synagogue Building

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.

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Photographs
Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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.

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Photographs
Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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.

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Photographs
Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Gates of Heaven Synagogue

July 1971

Interior of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue at James Madison Park. Bob Freeman and Jim Harris are inspecting the interior of the structure after it was moved from its original location on the 200 bl...

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