Synagogue
Erf 4296
Address
Ryneveld Street
Date built
1923 (hall: 1932)
Use
Synagogue
Style
Modern
Architectual period
Modern
Type of building
Religious
General evaluation
Contributing
Suggested grading
IIIA
Present NHRA protection
Zoning
Date of survey
December 2012
Reference no.
25.02A
Description
"Hall with double storey facade divided into three bays by rusticated pilasters. Central bay has triangular raised parapet and round vent above a three-part arched window separated by pilasters, with a recessed entrance with columns. Side bays are surmounted by domes. Pilasters come together at first floor to form pedimented arch with paired arched windows on the first floor separated by pilasters, and paired windows on the ground floor with facetted pilasters. Round medallions with Star of David motif to side bays, and tablet with Hebrew writing to central bay. Granite plinth.Wrought iron gates and fence with capped posts and plastered base. Hall to the right with hipped corrugated iron roof and projecting porch with precast columns."
History
Alterations
Social History
Significance in terms of NHRA
Significant
Significance
Significance
Assessed
Circa
1920 - 1929
Admin area
Stellenbosch
Allotment
Stellenbosch
Linked to erf/erven
Linked address
NHRA protection
Environment