Temple Zion and School

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Temple Zion and School
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Temple Zion and School
Location320 N. Durkee St. and 309 E. Harris St.
Appleton, Wisconsin
Coordinates44°15′53″N 88°24′09″W / 44.26474°N 88.40246°W / 44.26474; -88.40246Coordinates: 44°15′53″N 88°24′09″W / 44.26474°N 88.40246°W / 44.26474; -88.40246
ArchitectCharles Hove
Architectural styleStick/Eastlake
NRHP reference No.78000123
Added to NRHPSeptember 18, 1978

The Temple Zion and School are located in Appleton, Wisconsin. According to a plaque outside the building, Houdini's father, Rabbi , helped plan the temple, which was "built with the financial support of many in Appleton regardless of their religion or background." Author Edna Ferber worshipped there.[1]

In 1978, the temple and school were added to the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

Commemorative plaque outside Temple Zion

References[]

  1. ^ Commemorative plaque sponsored by the City of Appleton and the Outagamie Museum.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2014.


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