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South Portland Street Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism (former)
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue (1901–1974)
StatusClosed and demolished
Location
Location85-89 South Portland Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland
CountryUnited Kingdom
South Portland Street Synagogue is located in Scotland
South Portland Street Synagogue
Approximate location of the former synagogue in Scotland
Geographic coordinates55°51′14″N 4°15′23″W / 55.8537842°N 4.2563464°W / 55.8537842; -4.2563464
Architecture
Architect(s)James Chalmers
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleMoorish Revival
Date established1881 (as a congregation)
Completed1901
Demolished1974

South Portland Street Synagogue was a former Orthodox Jewish synagogue, that was located at 85-89 South Portland Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

From its establishment in 1901 until its closure in 1974, it was regarded as the centre of Jewish religious in Glasgow.[1] The building, designed by James Chalmers,[2] was known by several names during its lifespan including the South Side Synagogue, the Great Synagogue and the Great Central Synagogue.

  1. ^ Collins, Kenneth E. (2013). Jewish Glasgow: an illustrated history. Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. Glasgow. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-9513205-7-0. OCLC 870646186.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "DSA Building/Design Report". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.

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