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Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church

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BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
23 Henry Street
Toronto
Kensington-Chinatown

Year Completed:

1922

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Alternate Name:

Beth Jacob Synagogue

Notes:

Completed in 1922, originally known as Beth Jacob Synagogue. The congregation was located on Elm Street in a smaller building before moving to the present location. This was the first synagogue in Toronto to be designed by a Jewish architect, Benjamin Brown. The building features stained glass, a vaulted domed ceiling, and a retractable roof that was used for Sukkoth. It is now home to Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church.

Status:

Completed

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Companies:

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Architect - Benjamin Brown <-- More buildings by this architect.

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Religious

Current Use:

Religious , Church

Former Use:

Synagogue

Heritage Status:

Listed

Main Style:

Byzantine <-- More buildings in this style.

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