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B'nai Israel Synagogue and Montefiore Cemetery

Grand Forks, North Dakota • Grand Forks County

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About This Property

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The B'nai Israel Synagogue, an unassuming yet significant example of early 20th-century synagogue architecture, stands as a testament to the enduring presence of the Jewish community in Grand Forks. Adjacent to it lies the Montefiore Cemetery, its earliest burials dating to the late 19th century.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1.4
Listed Date
10/13/2011
Other Names
Grand Forks Synagogue And Montefiore Jewish Cemetery

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Other-ethnic; Religion; Social History; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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