Photograph
Beth Israel Center Cornerstone Laying
| As the cornerstone of Beth Israel Center was lowered into place, representatives of the oldest Madison Jewish congregation participated in the ceremony. They are (from left) A.J. Rosenberg, Emanual Simon, Mrs. Meril Stein, and A.J. Sweet. Gus E. Widen, mason superintendent for Vogel Brothers, is at the extreme right. The metal box below the cornerstone contained membership lists and other documents. The Hebrew inscription reads 5709, the Jewish calendar year. |
| Image ID: | 62188 |
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| Creation Date: | 10 30 1949 |
| Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6442.2903A |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| 1 of 2 images. Published in the "Wisconsin State Journal," Oct. 31, 1949. |
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