Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C.

Name: Adas Israel Congregation
Address: 2850 Quebec St NW, Washington D.C., 20008, United States

#294 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C.

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Adas Israel, is located in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, It is the largest Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C. President Ulysses S. Grant, and acting Vice-President Thomas W. Ferry attended the dedication of its first building in 1876, the first time a sitting United States President had attended a synagogue service. The original structure is the oldest surviving synagogue building in Washington, D.C. and today known as the Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum. ()

Completed: 1951 (73 years ago)Coordinates: 38°56'12"N, 77°3'27"W

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2850 Quebec St NWNorthwest Washington (Cleveland Park)Washington D.C. 20008 United States

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Adas Israel Congregation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, National Zoological Park, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Hillwood Estate.

0.8 miSW
Gothic-style church with music and views
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Library
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~1540 ftE
Neighbourhood
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Which popular attractions are close to Adas Israel Congregation?

Nearby attractions include Uptown Theater, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Sedgwick Gardens, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Northwest, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to Adas Israel Congregation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adas Israel Congregation:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (4 min walk)
Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (16 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (12 min walk)