Image: Temple Jacob Hancock Michigan 2021-2

Description: Temple Jacob is a historic synagogue in Hancock, Michigan. The first Jewish synagogue in the Copper Country, it is also the oldest, continuously active Jewish House of Worship in the Upper Peninsula and the only active synagogue in Michigan listed on the National Historic Register as part of the East Hancock Neighborhood Historic District. It was built on land purchased from the Quincy Mining Company and was dedicated in September 1912. The cornerstone inscribes the building in memory of Jacob, son of Israel Gartner, who was a generous contributor and fundraiser. He died shortly before the building was completed. Maass Bros. Architects provided the plans and specifications. J.J. Kelly built the temple foundation, which is constructed of Jacobsville sandstone. A. J. Verville completed the superstructure. A vitrified glazed brick was used for the walls. The hip-roofed structure, which measures 40 feet × 40 feet (12 m) is topped by a copper dome. (Wikipedia)
Title: Temple Jacob Hancock Michigan 2021-2
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