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Beth Hamedrash Hagogol (1229 Fifth Ave.)

Collection
Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Congregation Records [MSS 438]
Source
Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
Date
c.1960

Black and white photograph showing facade of 1229 Fifth Ave. with sign in window announcing temporary home of Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Congregation during construction of its Colwell Street synagogue. Location previously home to Caplan’s Restaurant.

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