Mikro Kodesh Synagogue, 1000 Oliver Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1926-Present)

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Mikro Kodesh Synagogue
Mikro Kodesh Synagogue, 2013.
Mikro Kodesh Synagogue (year unknown)
Address:	1000 Oliver Avenue N
Neighborhood/s:	Northside, Minneapolis, Minnesota
City/locality- State/province	Minneapolis, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Hennepin County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Year built:	1926
Primary Style:	Other
Major Alterations:	Some/mostly intact
Historic Function:	Religious facility, other
Historic Function:	Synagogue
Other Historic Function:	Synagogue
Current Function:	Religious facility, other
Architect or source of design:	Septimus J. Bowler
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Brick

Memories and stories

Building History

Built in 1926, the Mikro Kodesh Synagogue provided a strong sense of place for what was identified in 1958 as the largest Orthodox congregation in the Upper Midwest. Minneapolis architect S.J. Bowler incorporated several motifs into the design of the impressive structure. Golden domes and semi-circular pediment echo Byzantine sources while the towers and arched windows are Romanesque. Other unique design features are the carved lions wearing crowns guarding the Hebrew scrolls and the fourteen remaining Stars of David (two have been replaced by Christian Crosses). Even though the Mikro Kodesh congregation no longer resides at the location, the building remains physical evidence of a once vibrant Jewish community in north Minneapolis.

Importance to the North Side Community

Both as a synagogue and now as a church and food bank, this building has helped to bring each community to a unified place to celebrate their spirituality. Religious institutions especially those in the North Side neighborhood are and have always been an integral part in creating close community and cultural ties.

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This place is part of the Upper Midwest Synagogue Tour This place is part of Public History 3001 Class Project This place is part of the Minneapolis Jewish North Side Tour This place is part of the Historic Minneapolis Synagogue Tour

This place is part of the Moorish Revival Style

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Related Links

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/landmarks/Oliver_Ave_N_1000_Mikro_Kodesh_Synagogue.asp

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