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I am presently gathering information pertaining to the history of the
property, building and congregation of Temple Sinai. I intend to publish
more as I learn more. Much has been learned about the interesting history of
this building and the Jewish influence in this Louisiana town from:
- Records housed in the Parish Clerk of Court's office
- Anne Butler's book, Three Generous Generations
- A booklet entitled, 4740 Prosperity Street
Timeline of Temple Sinai Synagogue and Property
Date
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Event
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Recorded in:
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| December 3rd, 1877 |
Miss Margaret B. Turner of Pt. Coupee Parish, Louisiana acquires
property from Sheriff's sale. |
Record S, page 312 - Point Coupee Parish |
| unknown |
Miss Margaret B. Turner of Pt. Coupee wills property to Mrs. Widow
Evelina T. Phillips. |
Not. Record W, p. 698 |
| 1892 |
"The first organized Jewish Congregation was recorded in Bayou Sara"
"meeting initially in the Meyer Hotel and then the J. Freyhan Opera
House." |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| April 1893 |
First meeting is held to make plans for building a Hebrew House of
Worship. Adolph Teutsch is elected Secretary |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| 1901 |
Temple Sinai is incorporated |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| July 26th, 1901 |
Mrs. Widow Evelina T. Phillips sells property to the board of
trustees, Congregation Temple Sinai for $500. |
Not. Record W, p. 698 |
| July 22, 1902 |
Active work begins on building Temple Sinai Synagogue |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| August 1902 |
Cornerstone is laid |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| Saturday March 28, 1903 |
Lengthy tribute to the Dedication of Temple Sinai was published in
The True Democrat |
Anne Butler's Three Generous Generations |
| May 16th, 1922 |
The Congregation of Temple Sinai sold the property to the
Presbyterian Church of St. Francisville for a sum of $2,250. |
Not. Record 33, pp. 1-3 |
| August 9th, 1996 |
The Police Jury of West Feliciana Parish accepted the donation of
the property from the Presbytery of South Louisiana |
Not. Record 124, p. 12 |
Click on the photos to enlarge.
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Photo of Temple Sinai from Prosperity Street. |
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The sign in front of the synagogue. |
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The front doors of the synagogue, located on the West side of the
building. |
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Inside the sanctuary, looking east. |
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