| Kingsway Jewish Center | |
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 The Center façade in 2013 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| 18 stained glass windows by Adolph Gottlieb | |
| Location | |
| Location | 2810 Nostrand Avenue, Midwood, Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
| Country | United States |
  Location in New York City | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°36′57″N 73°56′41″W / 40.61583°N 73.94472°W / 40.61583; -73.94472 |
| Architecture | |
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| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Art Deco |
| Date established | 1928 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1951 |
| Materials | Steel; brick |
| Website | |
| kingswayjewishcenter | |
| Kingsway Jewish Center | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Area | less than one acre |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000010 |
| Added to NRHP | February 12, 2010 |
The Kingsway Jewish Center is an historic Modern Orthodox Jewish synagogue at 2810 Nostrand Avenue, in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City, New York, United States.
History
The Center complex includes the synagogue (1951), school block (1957), and catering hall wing (c. 1957). The synagogue features a series of 18 windows designed by abstract expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb. It is a four-story steel frame building with a brick faced facade that steps back from the property line as it rises. The school building is a simple three story building with long rectangular windows and several entrances.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 3/15/10 THROUGH 3/19/10. National Park Service. March 26, 2010.
- Howe, Kathy (December 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Kingsway Jewish Center". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- "Accompanying 20 photos". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012.
External links
Media related to Kingsway Jewish Center at Wikimedia Commons
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