Bethel Community Transformation Center facts for kids
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Temple Beth-El
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| Location | 8801 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan |
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| Built | 1921 |
| Architect | Albert Kahn |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| MPS | Religious Structures of Woodward Avenue TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002912 |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1982 |
The Temple Beth-El is a very old and important building in Detroit, Michigan. You can find it at 8801 Woodward Avenue. It was built in 1921. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it is recognized as a special place worth protecting.
What Does Temple Beth-El Look Like?
In 1921, the Jewish community of Detroit needed a new place to worship. Their old building was too small. Many members had also moved to new neighborhoods. So, they bought land at Woodward and Gladstone. They asked Albert Kahn, a famous architect and a member of their community, to design a new temple. The first stone was laid in 1921, and the building was finished in 1922.
The Temple Beth-El building is made of light-colored limestone. It has a flat roof and a classic, grand style. On the side facing Woodward Avenue, there is a huge porch. This porch has eight tall, round columns. These columns frame three big sets of doors. On the side facing Gladstone, there are eight tall, narrow windows. They are framed by large stone supports.
Who Has Owned Temple Beth-El?
Over the years, the Temple Beth-El building has had several owners. Each owner used it for different purposes.
- 1921-1974: It was built for the Beth El congregation. They used it as their main place of worship.
- 1974: The Beth El congregation moved to Bloomfield Hills. The building was then sold to the Lighthouse Tabernacle. It became known as the Lighthouse Cathedral.
- 2008-2014: The Little Rock Baptist Church owned the building. They used it as a community center.
- 2008: The Citadel of Faith Covenant Church also used the building.
- 2010: The Community Church of Christ began using the building. Pastor R.A. Cranford led this church.
- 2013: Breakers Covenant Church International started renting space for their services. Pastor Aramis D. Hinds Sr. was their leader.
- 2014: Breakers Covenant Church International became the new owner of the property.
As of 2017, the building is called the Bethel Community Transformation Center. It is owned by a group of people from different backgrounds and religions. They plan to turn the building into a theater, a place for different religions to meet, and a community center for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Templo Beth-El (edificio de 1921) para niños
