Temple Beth Israel, Hartford

Name: Temple Beth Israel
Address: Hartford, United States

#90 among attractions in Hartford

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Temple Beth Israel is a historic Jewish synagogue building at 21 Charter Oak Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. Built in 1875-76, it is the oldest purpose-built synagogue building in the state. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. After being rescued from threatened demolition, it now houses a local cultural center. The congregation, established in 1843, is now located at a synagogue in West Hartford. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'33"N, 72°40'29"W

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Sheldon Charter OakHartford United States

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Temple Beth Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Connecticut Science Center.

0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
17 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~1620 ftN
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
8 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
23 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
13 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
11 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
16 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1130 ftN
Library
Hartford Public Library, Hartford
6 min walk • The Hartford Public Library serves the city of Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The library's main branch is located at 500 Main Street in downtown Hartford. The nine branch locations are named Albany, Barbour, Blue Hills, Camp Field, Dwight, Goodwin, Mark Twain, Park and Ropkins.
~1760 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, Hartford
9 min walk • The Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House is an Episcopal church at 155 Wyllys Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It was commissioned by Elizabeth Jarvis Colt, the widow of Samuel Colt, and completed in 1867.
~1130 ftS
Park
Barnard Park, Hartford
6 min walk • The Henry Barnard House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 118 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheaterWorks Hartford, Hartford
14 min walk • TheaterWorks is a non-profit, professional theater company situated on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1985 by Steve Campo and is currently run by Rob Ruggiero who serves as Producing Artistic Director.
~570 ftE
Church
SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hartford
3 min walk • SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish - one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Founded on April 6, 1902, it is designated for Polish immigrants in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Beth Israel?

Nearby attractions include Connecticut Landmarks, Hartford (2 min walk), Charter Oak Place, Hartford (3 min walk), SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hartford (3 min walk), Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Hartford (3 min walk).

How to get to Temple Beth Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Beth Israel:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (19 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (20 min walk)

Train

Hartford (20 min walk)