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 building in Baltimore, Maryland. It used to be a synagogue, which is a place of worship for people who follow Reform Judaism. Today, it is a meeting place for a group called the Prince Hall Masons. You can find it at 1307 Eutaw Place in the Bolton Hill area.
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History of the Eutaw Place Temple
Building a New Home
The Eutaw Place Temple was built for a group of German Jewish immigrants. They were part of the Temple Oheb Shalom congregation. This building became their second home.
It was finished in 1892. The design of the temple was inspired by the Great Synagogue of Florence. This style is known as Byzantine Revival. A famous architect from Baltimore, Joseph Evans Sperry, designed the building.
From Synagogue to Lodge
The temple was used as a synagogue until 1960. That year, the building was sold to the Prince Hall Masons. They are a type of Freemasonry, which is a fraternal organization. Now, the building is called the Prince Hall Grand Lodge.
Inside and Out
The outside of the Eutaw Place Temple is made of beautiful white Beaver Dam marble. The main area inside is about 82 square feet. It has high ceilings with vaults and a large dome. There are also galleries, which are like balconies, for people to sit.
The temple was designed to hold about 2,200 people. When it was built, it cost $225,000. That was a lot of money back then!
A Historic Landmark
The Eutaw Place Temple is an important part of the Bolton Hill Historic District. This district was recognized by the Maryland Historical Trust in 1971. It is also a special building within the Baltimore National Heritage Area. This means it's a place with a lot of history and cultural importance.
See also
- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
- History of the Jews in Baltimore
- Jewish Museum of Maryland
