Gates of Heaven Synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin

Built in 1863 by a small group of German-speaking Jewish families, this Romanesque Revival structure has served many roles over the decades, including a sanctuary, a dentist's office, and a campaign headquarters. When threatened with demolition in 1971, the community rallied to save it, famously rolling the 200-ton building through the streets to its current lakefront home in James Madison Park, where it now serves as a cherished public venue for weddings and community events. The synagogue was originally commissioned by a small congregation of 17 German-speaking Jewish families. Over the deca

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