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Kiever Synagogue

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photo credit, courtesy of Bob Krawczyk
photo credit, courtesy of Bob Krawczyk
BUILDING INFORMATION
Name & Location:
Kiever Synagogue
28 Denison Square
Toronto
Kensington-Chinatown
Year Completed:
1927
OTHER IDENTIFICATION
Alternate Name:
First Russian Synagogue
Notes:

The First Russian Congregation was founded in 1912 by Orthodox Jewish immigrants from the Kiever Gubernia, and originally began meeting in 'The Ward'.  By 1917 the congregation had relocated to a house on the current site, and later purchased an adjacent home in 1921.  The homes were eventually demolished, and a new synagogue was completed in 1927; designed by architect Benjamin Swartz.  During the 1970s, a fundraising campaign began to restore the historic synagogue, which was at risk due to water and termite damage.  Architect Martin Mendelow was commissioned to restore the synagogue; the restoration commenced in 1981 and was completed by the mid 1980s.    

Status:
Completed
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Companies:
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BUILDING DATA
Building Type:
Religious
Current Use:
Religious , Synagogue
Heritage Status:
Designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act
Main Style:
Byzantine   <--  More buildings in this style.
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