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The Temple
Photo: Edward Young Clarke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

The Temple

Listed as “Temple, The”

On the National Register since 198244 years
Listed 1982Atlanta

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About The Temple

The Temple, at 1589 Peachtree St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 9, 1982. The Register lists it for its architecture, religion and social history, at the national level. The listing covers 3 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric Jewish center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 46 MB · National Archives↗
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1589 Peachtree St., Atlanta · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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7 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about The Temple

Is The Temple on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 9, 1982 (Register number 82002420).

Is The Temple a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fox Theatre, 1.8 miles away.

Can you visit The Temple?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of The Temple?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 46 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93208360 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.