Beth Hamedrash Hagodel
Address: 60-64 Norfolk Street
Year Organized: 1852
Notes: According to the American Jewish Yearbook 1907/1908, it was located at 60 Norfolk Street. According to the Jewish Communal Register 1917/1918, it was founded in 1812 and was located at 64 Norfolk Street. The American Jewish Yearbook 1900/1901 says it was founded in 1888 and was located at 54 Norfolk Street, which is in conflict with the 1939 WPA Survey which says it was at 60-64 Norfolk Street from 1885. From the 1939 WPA Survey: "In 1859 the congregation divided in two - one called the Forsyth St. Synagogue, the other remaining as incorporated. In 1861, another division which moved to 21 Delancey St." Previously: Bayard St (1852-83), Pearl St (1853-56), Allen St (1856-78), Forsyth (1859), Ludlow (1872), 60-64 Norfolk (1885-)."Name: Beth Hamedrash Hagodel
Alternate Name: Beth Hamidrash Hagodol, Beth Hamedrash Hagodal
Address: 60-64 Norfolk Street
Borough: Manhattan
Year Organized: 1852
Year Established: 1885
Notes: According to the American Jewish Yearbook 1907/1908, it was located at 60 Norfolk Street. According to the Jewish Communal Register 1917/1918, it was founded in 1812 and was located at 64 Norfolk Street. The American Jewish Yearbook 1900/1901 says it was founded in 1888 and was located at 54 Norfolk Street, which is in conflict with the 1939 WPA Survey which says it was at 60-64 Norfolk Street from 1885. From the 1939 WPA Survey: "In 1859 the congregation divided in two - one called the Forsyth St. Synagogue, the other remaining as incorporated. In 1861, another division which moved to 21 Delancey St." Previously: Bayard St (1852-83), Pearl St (1853-56), Allen St (1856-78), Forsyth (1859), Ludlow (1872), 60-64 Norfolk (1885-)."
1900-1901 American Jewish Year Book: Listed
1907-1908 American Jewish Year Book: Listed
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed