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Image of a brick building located in the mill area of Holyoke, Massachusetts circa 1920's. "Sons of Zion" carved in brick near top of the building. Writing on back of photograph "Synagogue erected on the site of the former hall of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Holyoke, Massachusetts, where the first meeting of the delegates of local societies took place in 1898, to lay the foundation for the federation which became the Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Amérique. Former Canadian hall, Maple Street; Property of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste and the Union canadienne" 10" x 8"
Identified Places
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Approximate Date
circa 1920's
Photographer
H. Demers, 1068 Main Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts
View Type
Exterior
Accession Number
2018.002.069
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Recommended Citation
L'Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste Collection. French Institute at Assumption University, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Back of photograph
Keywords
Mutual Benefit Societies, Franco-Americans, Holyoke, Massachusetts, Synagogue