Temple B'Nai Israel
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Temple B'Nai Israel
Temple B'Nai Israel, at 127 S. Barry St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 4, 2012. It was among the first 9 of Olean’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isSynagogue in Olean, New York. 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↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
127 S. Barry St., Olean · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Temple B'Nai Israel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Temple B'Nai Israel
Is Temple B'Nai Israel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 4, 2012 (Register number 11000995).
Is Temple B'Nai Israel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Temple B'Nai Israel?
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 Temple B'Nai Israel?
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 75316678 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.