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Temple Beth Israel (Stevens Point, Wisconsin)

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Coordinates: 44°31′14″N 89°35′00″W / 44.52042°N 89.58344°W / 44.52042; -89.58344
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Temple Beth Israel
Temple Beth Israel
Location1475 Water St.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Coordinates44°31′14″N 89°35′00″W / 44.52042°N 89.58344°W / 44.52042; -89.58344
Built1905
ArchitectJohn Bukolt
NRHP reference No.07000101
Added to NRHPMarch 1, 2007

Temple Beth Israel is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[1]

The building is now a museum known as the Beth Israel Synagogue and is operated by the Portage County Historical Society.[2] Displays include Jewish religious practices and the history of the Stevens Point Jewish community.

History

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The structure is the third oldest synagogue in Wisconsin.[3] It underwent remodeling in 1951.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Temple Beth Israel". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  2. ^ "Portage County Historical Society Museums". Portage County Historical Society. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Temple Beth Israel - Stevens Point, WI". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  4. ^ "Temple Beth Israel". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
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