Temple Zion and School
Also known as The History Workshop; Outagamie County Historical Society
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Temple Zion and School
Temple Zion and School, at 320 N. Durkee St. and 309 E. Harris St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 18, 1978. It was among the first 4 of Appleton’s 21 listings. The Register lists it for its european, architecture and religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Stick Style, as it does for 7 other Wisconsin listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer Jewish synagogue in Wisconsin. 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗1883 to today
- 1883Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
320 N. Durkee St. and 309 E. Harris St., Appleton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Temple Zion and SchoolStart here
- 2
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran ChurchLate Gothic Revival · Built 1907 · 0.1 mi on - 3
Masonic TempleNorman Revival · Built 1923 · 0.2 mi on - 4
Main Hall, Lawrence UniversityFederal · Built 1853 · 0.1 mi on - 5
Courtney, J. B., Woolen MillsLate Victorian · Built 1880 · 0.2 mi on
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Stick Style style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Stick Style.
Memories of Temple Zion and School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Temple Zion and School
Is Temple Zion and School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 1978 (Register number 78000123).
Is Temple Zion and School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Temple Zion and School?
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 Zion and School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 106782016 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.