Temple Israel

The Temple Israel building at South 7th Street features Rundbogenstil architecture, incorporating Romanesque Revival elements with traditional Jewish design principles.

Established in 1849 by twenty Jewish families as Ahavath Achim congregation, the synagogue building was completed in 1867 and renamed Temple Israel in 1919.

The synagogue served as a central gathering place for Jewish families in Indiana, providing religious education and hosting community celebrations throughout its active years.

The structure, which occupies less than one acre, earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its architectural and historical value.

After its deconsecration in 1969, the building transformed into a Red Cross center and later became a Unitarian Universalist church until 2007.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 40.41667,-86.88778

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24