Breed Street Shul, Byzantine Revival synagogue in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, US
The Breed Street Shul features alternating bands of brickwork, cast stone details, and organic motifs across its unreinforced masonry structure.
From 1915 to 1951, this synagogue stood as the largest Orthodox Jewish congregation west of Chicago, serving the growing immigrant population of Los Angeles.
The synagogue established Los Angeles' first Jewish parochial elementary school in 1945 and displayed Israel's flag during the nation's establishment in 1948.
Following a substantial grant of 14.9 million dollars in 2021, the building undergoes restoration to become a museum and cultural center.
The synagogue remained active until 1996, when demographic changes in Boyle Heights led to its closure and subsequent preservation efforts by local organizations.
Location: California
Architects: Abram M. Edelman
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.04667,-118.20861
Latest update: June 5, 2025 19:38
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