Old Synagogue
Also known as Shaare Shomaim Synagogue
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue, at E. Gorham St. at N. Butler St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 29, 1970. It was among the first 3 of Madison’s 143 listings. The Register lists it for its religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 37 other Wisconsin listings. Nine more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric synagogue in Madison, 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗1863 to today
- 1863Built, designed by August Kutzbock
- 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
E. Gorham St. at N. Butler St., Madison · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
38 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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Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Old Synagogue
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Questions about Old Synagogue
Is Old Synagogue on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 29, 1970 (Register number 70000030).
Is Old Synagogue a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wisconsin State Capitol, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Old Synagogue?
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 Old Synagogue?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 106780565 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.