Bikur Cholim Synagogue

Bikur Cholim Synagogue
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	1545 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut
Coordinates	41°10′49″N 73°12′22″W / 41.18028°N 73.20611°WCoordinates: 41°10′49″N 73°12′22″W / 41.18028°N 73.20611°W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1894
Architectural style	Shingle Style
MPS	Historic Synagogues of Connecticut MPS
NRHP Reference #	95001341[1]
Added to NRHP	November 27, 1995

The building which housed Bikur Cholim Synagogue on Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was built in 1894 as the home of South Congregational Church Mission, and was used by that church until 1907.^[2] It has housed First Christian Church (Christ's Disciples) (1907-1914), Congregation Rodeph Sholom (which used the building from 1923 until 1949 when the congregation move to Capitol Avenue), Congregation Bikur Cholim (which used the building until the congregation moved to Capitol Avenue in 1989), and Metamorphosis an interior decorating design business (until 1993). The building is now the home of Ephraim French Speaking Seventh Day Adventist Church.^[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.^[1]

It is unusual as an example of Shingle Style architecture applied for a religious building; Shingle Style was primarily used for residences, often ocean-side residences.^[2]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Bridgeport, Connecticut

References

1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. David F. Ransom (September 21, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Bikur Cholim Synagogue / Rodeph Sholom; First Christian Church (Christ's Disciples); South Congregational Church Mission; Metamorphosis" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos
3. http://ephraimfrench23.adventistchurchconnect.org/