James Madison Park
James Madison Park is a 12.63-acre (51,100 m) waterfront park located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. It is owned by the city of Madison.
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
The park is the home of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (Shaarei Shamayim). The 1863 building, a popular site for weddings of all faiths, is the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. In the 1970s it was purchased by the city, restored, and moved to the park.
Bernard - Hoover Boat House
The park is also home to the Bernard - Hoover Boat House. This is owned by the City of Madison, and occupied by Mendota Rowing Club.
References
- ^ James Madison Park - City of Madison Parks
- ^ Rediscovering Jewish Infrastructure: Update on United States Nineteenth Century Synagogues, Mark W. Gordon, American Jewish History 84.1 (1996) 11-27 [1]. 2019 article update.
- ^ In new space, Madison’s Shaarei Shamayim comes full circle Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine Andrea Waxman, Jewish Chronicle, September 25th, 2008
- ^ Gates of Heaven Celebrates 25 Years in James Madison Park
- ^ Historical Marker
- ^ Boathouse finder article on Bernard-Hoover Boathouse
