File:Temple Freda, 205 Parker Street, Bryan, Brazos County, TX HABS TEX,21-BRY,1- (sheet 8 of 9).tif

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HABS TEX,21-BRY,1- (sheet 8 of 9) - Temple Freda, 205 Parker Street, Bryan, Brazos County, TX
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HABS TEX,21-BRY,1- (sheet 8 of 9) - Temple Freda, 205 Parker Street, Bryan, Brazos County, TX
Depicted place Texas; Brazos County; Bryan
Date Documentation compiled after 1933
Dimensions 24 x 36 in. (D size)
Current location
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
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HABS TEX,21-BRY,1- (sheet 8 of 9)
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This file comes from the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) or Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). These are programs of the National Park Service established for the purpose of documenting historic places. Records consist of measured drawings, archival photographs, and written reports.

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  • Significance: The Jewish Community of Bryan, Texas had its origins in the 1860's and met in the homes of members for worship services. In 1912 J.W. English donated parts of lots 6 and 7 in block 117 of Bryan to the congregation for the purpose of establishing a synagogue. Much of the material used in the construction of the building was given by local citizens. The simple rectangular building in the Greek Revival style was completed within a year. It was named at its dedication for Mrs. Ethel Freda Kaczer, the recently deceased wife of the congregation's president. Although currently not in regular use as a synagogue, it continues to house worship services. The front of the building faces Parker Street and has finely detailed tan brick walls with a Classical entablature in pressed metal. The portico, also in pressed metal, has two wooden Corinthian columns. The side and rear walls are in red brick. The interior continues to be simple in design. An entrance lobby, flanked by two bathrooms, leads to the sanctuary where the floor is sloped towards the ark. A small meeting room is located at the back. The synagogue retains is original ark and bimah furnishings, pews, menorahs, light fixtures, and fans. The ceiling is of pressed metal. The original cast iron stoves, although not is use, are stored in the building. The otherwise plain interior is enriched by stained glass windows on the front and side walls. Many of these were donated in memory of members of the congregation.
  • Survey number: HABS TX-288
  • Building/structure dates: ca. 1917 Initial Construction
Source https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/tx0553.sheet.00008a
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