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Gates of Heaven and Floral Parade

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Description: A horse-drawn carriage decorated for a floral parade on West Washington Avenue. The carriage is passing in front of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (the buil...
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Gates of Heaven Detail

Date: 06 14 1970
Description: Detail on the building at 214 West Washington Avenue that, over the years, has been the first synagogue in Madison (Shaare Shomaim or Gates of Heaven), a s...
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Masonic Temple Details

Date: 10 01 1972
Description: Stone carved ornamentation on the Masonic Temple exterior at 301 Wisconsin Avenue. These details symbolize the various aspects of the Mason's heritage.
Photograph

Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 1939
Description: The "Gates of Heaven Synagogue," 214 West Washington Avenue, on its original site prior to the move to James Madison Park.
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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 1974
Description: The "Gates of Heaven Synagogue" at James Madison Park.
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Moving the Gates of Heaven Synagogue Building

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue building from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park.
Drawing

Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 1864
Description: Early drawing of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (on the left) and the Congregational Church (on the right), located on the 200 block of West Washington Aven...

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