Samuel Gruber Built Quotations

Built from 1948 to 1953, this is one of the first great modern American synagogues,

Built in 1763, it is the oldest surviving synagogue in North America,

Built in 1763, it is the oldest surviving synagogue in North America. Still in use, the building combines an intimate elegance with Classical grandeur in the best tradition of Georgian architecture. It is also a National Landmark, the highest designation given to an American building.

The grand sanctuary, built in 1964, was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, architect of the World Trade Center,