Ohev Sholem Synagogue

Ohev Sholem Synagogue
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Ohev Sholem Synagogue
Location	109 Blinman St., New London, Connecticut
Coordinates	41°21′4″N 72°5′59″W / 41.35111°N 72.09972°WCoordinates: 41°21′4″N 72°5′59″W / 41.35111°N 72.09972°W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1920
Architectural style	Classical Revival, Colonial Revival
MPS	Historic Synagogues of Connecticut MPS
NRHP Reference #	95000562[1]
Added to NRHP	May 11, 1995

The Ohev Sholem Synagogue is a historic synagogue building at 109 Blinman Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1920, it is a two story brick building with Classical Revival and Colonial Revival features. Its entry has double doors separated by an engaged column, set in round-arch openings. A large circular window stands above the doors, within a large brick archway that encompasses it and the doors. Four small windows flank this arch, two on each side.^[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 for its architectural significance.^[1][3]

See also

• Agudath Sholem Synagogue, Stamford, listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, Connecticut
• Ahavas Sholem Synagogue, New Haven, listed on the NRHP in New Haven County, Connecticut
• National Register of Historic Places listings in New London County, Connecticut

References

1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. "NRHP nomination for Ohev Sholem Synagogue" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
3. David F. Ransom (August 26, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration, Multiple Property Listing, Historic Synagogues of Connecticut: Ohev Sholem (Ohave Cholum) Synagogue / Centro De-La-Comunidad" (PDF). National Park Service. (pages 94-101) and Accompanying two photos, one exterior and one interior (apparently from 1994?)