Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lincoln

Name: Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Address: Lincoln, United States

#45 among attractions in Lincoln

Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture

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The Tifereth Israel Synagogue is a historic building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Alfred W. Woods in 1913 as an Orthodox synagogue, and designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Fred Young, Jr. In the 1950s, it was repurposed as a community playhouse. It was later used as an organ factory, and eventually remodeled into a residential apartment building. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 9, 1985. Congregation Tifereth Israel moved in 1954 to a new building at 3219 Sheridan Boulevard and is currently active as a conservative synagogue. ()

Coordinates: 40°48'37"N, 96°41'41"W

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Downtown LincolnLincoln United States

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Day trips

Tifereth Israel Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Haymarket Park, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Nebraska State Historical Society Building.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln
24 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a bastion of American college football, stands proudly in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. Home to the University of Nebraska's Cornhuskers, the stadium has been an iconic landmark since its inauguration in 1923.
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Haymarket Park, Lincoln
34 min walk • Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is a baseball stadium in the Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It is less than a mile west of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is the home venue of the school's baseball team and the American Association's Lincoln Saltdogs.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln
28 min walk • Pinnacle Bank Arena is a 15,500-seat indoor arena in the West Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and replaced the Bob Devaney Sports Center as the home of the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Modernist architecture
Nebraska State Historical Society Building, Lincoln
14 min walk • The Nebraska State Historical Society Building is a historic two-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Olson Construction in 1953 to house the Nebraska State Historical Society, founded in 1878. It was designed in the Moderne style by architect Ellery Lothrop Davis.
~1190 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
6 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
~1380 ftW
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
7 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Nebraska Governor's Mansion, Lincoln
11 min walk • The Nebraska Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nebraska and his family. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, it is a modified Georgian Colonial home which began operation as the governor's residence on March 17, 1958.
~1500 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln
8 min walk • The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, is the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. Built in 1869, the Italianate house belonged to Thomas P.
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
18 min walk • The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
~1730 ftW
40°48'34"N • 96°42'3"W
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln
9 min walk • Architecture, Church
~1110 ftE
Museum
Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln
6 min walk • The Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum is located at 2047 "M" Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its goal is to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry. The museum was featured in the 2008 Film Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tifereth Israel Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln (6 min walk), Pershing Center, Lincoln (6 min walk), Aeneas Yates-Charles Hurlbut House, Lincoln (7 min walk), Centennial Mall, Lincoln (7 min walk).

How to get to Tifereth Israel Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tifereth Israel Synagogue:

Bus

Gold's- 11th Street • Lines: 13 (16 min walk)

Train

Train Depot (27 min walk)
Lincoln (28 min walk)