A view of the front façade of the temple
The temple in 2021

Temple Aaron is a synagogue in Trinidad, Colorado.[1] The temple is located at 407 South Maple Street. It is among the oldest synagogues in the state.

History

The congregation was founded in 1883,[2] while the building itself was completed in 1889 by German-Jewish settlers, and underwent a restoration in 2006.[3]

Isaac Rapp designed the building, which is an example of exotic revival style architecture. The temple is a contributing property in the Corazón de Trinidad historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [4]

On December 13, 2023, the United States Department of the Interior designated the temple a National Historic Landmark.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Temple Aaron". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 23 October 2007.
  2. ↑ "History of Temple Aaron". templeaaron. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  3. ↑ Swiss-Born Stone Mason and Son Have the ‘Right Stuff’ To Restore Historic Trinidad Synagogue: Father taught son special skills needed to restore 1889 Temple Aaron Supporting History, Colorado History NOW, March 2006
  4. ↑ Grant, Kim (2020-12-10). "Trinidad's Temple Aaron Looks to the Past to Secure Its Future". History Colorado. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  5. ↑ "Secretary Haaland designates 18 new sites of natural, historical significance" (Press release). Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of the Interior. December 13, 2023. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.

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