Eutaw Place Temple facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eutaw Place Temple |
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The former synagogue in 2011,
now Prince Hall Grand Lodge |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism (former) |
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| Location | |
| Location | 1307 Eutaw Place, Bolton Hill, Baltimore, Maryland 21217 |
| Country | United States |
 Location in Baltimore
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| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Evans Sperry |
| Architectural type | Synagogue |
| Architectural style | Byzantine Revival |
| Date established | 1853 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Construction cost | $225,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,200 worshippers |
| Interior area | 82 square feet (7.6 m2) |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Materials | Marble |
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| (Lodge) | |
The Eutaw Place Temple is a special old building in Baltimore, USA. It used to be a Jewish place of worship called a synagogue. Today, it's used by a group called the Prince Hall Masons as their meeting hall. You can find it in the Bolton Hill neighborhood.
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A Look at the Temple's Past
This building was made for the German Jewish people who moved to Baltimore. It was the second home for the Temple Oheb Shalom congregation. They built it in 1892.
How the Temple Was Designed
The architect, Joseph Evans Sperry from Baltimore, designed the temple. He used a style called Byzantine Revival. This style was inspired by old buildings, like the Great Synagogue of Florence in Italy.
The outside of the building is made of beautiful white marble. Inside, the main area is about 82 square feet. It has cool vaulted ceilings and a big dome. There are also galleries (like balconies) where people could sit. The temple could hold about 2,200 people. Building it cost around $225,000 back then.
An Important Historic Building
The Eutaw Place Temple is a very important part of the Bolton Hill Historic District. This means it's recognized as a significant old building. It's also part of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, which helps protect special places in the city.
See Also
- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
- History of the Jews in Baltimore
- Jewish Museum of Maryland
