Greater Bethel Temple, Louisville
Greater Bethel Temple is a Pentecostal apostolic church situated in Old Louisville. The building sheltering the present church is the former church of the Adath Israel congregation. The design of the structure was developed by the architectural firm McDonald and Dodd's members, J.F. Sheblessy and Kenneth McDonald.
The construction was completed in 1906 and was dedicated in the same year. Designed in Classical Revival style, the temple was made of Bedford Limestone, which represents one of the highest qualities of limestone in the country. The facade of the building is adorned with six grand columns supporting a portico with a religious message engraved on it.
The construction was completed in 1906 and was dedicated in the same year. Designed in Classical Revival style, the temple was made of Bedford Limestone, which represents one of the highest qualities of limestone in the country. The facade of the building is adorned with six grand columns supporting a portico with a religious message engraved on it.
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Sight Name: Greater Bethel Temple
Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Religious
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