Kingsway Jewish Center is a historic

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synagogue at 2810 Nostrand Ave. in

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, New York, New York.

History

The Center complex includes the synagogue (1951), school block (1957), and catering hall wing (c. 1957). The synagogue features a series of 18 windows designed by Abstract Expressionist artist

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. It is a four-story steel frame building with a brick faced facade that steps back from the property line as it rises. The school building is a simple three story building with long rectangular windows and several entrances. ''See also:'' It was listed on the

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in 2010.

References

External links

Kingsway Jewish Center website
Synagogues completed in 1951 Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Brooklyn Synagogues in Brooklyn Midwood, Brooklyn Synagogues on the National Register of Historic Places in New York City 1951 establishments in New York City 1928 establishments in New York City Jewish organizations established in 1928 Orthodox synagogues in New York City Art Deco architecture in Brooklyn {{NYC-religious-struct-stub