Temple Israel Fire, Leadville, Colorado, USA

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The Temple Israel Building Fire

On May 4, 2006, the building was badly damaged by an electrical fire:

Temple Israel fire east side from northeast Temple Israel fire southeast corner

Temple Israel fire south side Temple Israel fire southwest corner

Temple Israel fire west side from northwest Temple Israel fire from side from northeast

Temple Israel fire attic rear Temple Israel fire apt 4 west bedroom

Temple Israel fire front window and ridge interior

Partial demolition allows for further investigation into the structure of the building and exposes small areas of the original paint scheme.

Unit 1 demo Unit 4 demo

Demo from SE 2nd floor demo

Star pattern scroll pattern

By the following September asbestos removal and considerable demolition had been accomplished and work began on a new rear addition. This unit will offer a curator or rental unit and provide a supporting kitchen and handicapped accessable facilities. Restoration of the synagogue proper began in April, 2007.

Temple Israel Phase 0, southeast side

2nd floor framing hall

Temple Israel Phase 0, closed in Temple Israel Phase 0 from northeast

Temple Israel Phase 0 from southwest Temple Israel Phase 0 living room

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