Morse Auditorium
| Morse Auditorium | |
|---|---|
 The former synagogue, now auditorium, in 2008 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Ownership | Boston University |
| Location | |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Geographic coordinates | 42°20′56″N 71°06′03″W / 42.3489°N 71.1009°W |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Dome(s) | One |
The Morse Auditorium, officially the Alfred L. Morse Auditorium, is a domed theater that was built as a Jewish synagogue, that is now owned by Boston University and used as an auditorium.
Built in 1906 as Temple Israel, the edifice was intended by the architect and congregation as a replica of Solomon's Temple.[1][2][3] Boston University acquired the building in 1967 when the congregation moved.[1] In 1971, the building was named in honor of BU benefactor Alfred L. Morse, who was a member of the BU Board of Trustees from 1968 to 1973. The building is currently used for large lectures, events, and talks.
The building is clad in white marble and today much of it is covered in vine. It was intended by the architect and congregation to be a replica of the Temple of Solomon.[1]
The building is adjacent to the Physics Research Building (PRB), Metcalf Science Center (SCI), and the Boston University College of Communication (COM).
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Sarna, Jonathan D.; Smith, Ellen, eds. (1995). The Jews of Boston. Boston. p. 177.
((cite book)): CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Mann, Arthur (1954). Growth and Achievement: Temple Israel, 1854-1954. Riverside Press: The Board of Trustees of Temple Adath Israel. p. 34.
- ^ "Built after Style of Solomon's Temple; Temple Adath Israel, Magnificent Architectural Work, to Be Dedicated Today". Boston Daily Globe. September 1, 1907. p. 9.
External links
[edit]- Craig, David J. (October 15, 1999). "Week of 15 October 1999". BU Bridge News. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- "Events & Conferences". bu.edu. May 11, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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