Temple Emanu-El (Staten Island, New York)

Temple Emanu-El is a Conservative synagogue in Borough Park BrooklynNew York. Designed by Pelcher and Zobel and constructed in 1907, its building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[1] Temple Emanuel, located on 14th avenue at the corner of 50th street, had as its primary Chazan or Cantor, David Kousevitsky, brother of the Cantor Moshe Kousevitsky.

For similarly named synagogues, see Emanu-El.
Temple Emanu-El
Location984 Post Ave., Staten Island, New York
Coordinates40°37′56″N 74°8′1″W
ArchitectPelcher, Harry W.; Zobel, Frederick C.
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.07000778
Added to NRHPAugust 2, 2007[1]

The building was of brick and stone with columns at its front entrance facing 14th avenue. The side entrance on 50th street accessed the rooms and a large hall used for weddings etc.

the description as shown below is erroneous and of another Temple Emanuel located many miles away on Staten Island and has nothing to do with Cantor Kousevitsky.

The domed, wooden, clapboard-sided synagogue, located in Staten Island is built in Classical style. A Pedimented front porch is supported by a pair of columns, a design that repeats inside in the design of the Torah Ark. The modest building is topped by a dome that supports a Star of David. The dome is supported by an octagonal drum. The dome was originally painted gold and is said to have been visible from miles away.[2][3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Oscar Israelowitz, Synagogues of New York City: A Pictorial Survey in 123 Photographs, Dover Publications, 1982, p. 200.
  3. Kathleen Howe (November 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Temple Emanu-El". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-12-06. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".


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