The story of Synagogue in Gdańsk (Danzig)
Synagogue in Gdańsk (Danzig) stood in Gdańsk, Poland. The source record dates or describes its construction as: Opened Sept 15, 1887, Neo-Renaissance.
Largest synagogue in Gdańsk at the time; large stained-glass Star of David, lantern-topped towers, decorated walls. One of the first with electric heat and light. After Nazis gained control of local government in 1933, the congregation had financial problems and had to sell the building. Demolished by the Nazis starting May 1939.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Gdańsk. After Nazis gained control of local government in 1933, the congregation had financial problems and had to sell the building.
Architecture and design
The source record dates or describes its construction as: Opened Sept 15, 1887, Neo-Renaissance. Its recorded architectural character was Neo-Renaissance. The architect is not documented.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Gdańsk. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
Demolished by the Nazis starting May 1939.
The community’s fate
After Nazis gained control of local government in 1933, the congregation had financial problems and had to sell the building.
The site today
The supplied source record does not identify the present condition of the building or its former site. Further site research is required.
- Lost Synagogues of Europe — Poland 2