The Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum

Leadville's Temple Israel is unique among restored buildings in the American West.  Built in 1884, this frontier synagogue served a surprisingly large and active Jewish community until about 1912.  In 2008 the building was restored. On September 23, 2012 an ongoing museum exhibit opened documenting pioneer Jewish life.

   

The Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum housing a collection of Leadville Jewish artifacts is open to the public and private tours by appointment until late Spring.  The building is also available for special events by arrangement.

Temple Israel building: 201 West 4th Street, Leadville, CO.
Temple Israel Foundation: 208 West 8th Street, Leadville, CO 80461
longled@longled.cnc.net    Office: 719-486-3625    Cell: 303-709-7050

To learn more about the Temple Israel Foundation, Leadville's Jewish history, the Leadville Hebrew Cemetery, and the building restoration please click on one of the following links.

THE FOUNDATION || BUILDING || CEMETERY || PEOPLE

Other sites with information about Jewish Colorado include the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society, Center for Judaic Studies, University of Denver and jewishcolorado.org

For more information about Leadville and its history:
Leadville : History
FourteenerNet : History