Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections outdoor photo border building architecture Description: Beth Ahaba ('House of Love,') the beautiful Jewish Synagogue located at Ryland and Franklin Streets, was dedicated on Dec. 9, 1904 with impressive ceremonies. The building is a perfect octagon, with a Doric portico and columns attached in front. It is easily the handsomest and most commodious synagogue in the South, and will compare favorably with any other in this country. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1917 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,559 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: Beth Ahaba ('House of Love,') the beautiful Jewish Synagogue located at Ryland and Franklin Streets, was dedicated on Dec. 9, 1904 with impressive ceremonies. The building is a perfect octagon, with a Doric portico and columns attached in front. It is easily the handsomest and most commodious synagogue in the South, and will compare favorably with any other in this country. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1917 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,559 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards |