Sons of Jacob is oldest Synagogue north of Toronto

North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee
News Release

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Join the North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee on July 14th at noon for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the historic Synagogue building in Downtown North Bay.

North Bay’s Municipal Heritage Committee will provide a commentary on the historical significance of the site.
The Son’s of Jacob Synagogue was the Jewish community’s place of worship from 1925, the year North Bay was incorporated as a city. The site has been active as a Synagogue for over eighty years. It is the oldest Synagogue north of Toronto still being used as a place of worship. It has been lovingly looked after by the congregation – as example the excellent restoration work done after a burst hot water pipe caused extensive damage to the main shul hall.

The first building on the site was constructed circa 1913 and from 1914 until early 1925 it was used as a grocery store, wallpaper, picture frame outlet and as a retail store for furniture and hard goods, new & used.

The committee serves as an advocate for architectural conservation while working closely with municipal council and various municipal departments in order to make their heritage conservation program a success.

North Bay's Municipal Heritage Committee is made up of a number of members including one member from the North Bay Society of Architects, one member from the Discovery North Bay Museum Board and members of the general public.

WHAT: Unveiling of Municipal Heritage Committee Plaque at Sons of Jacob Synagogue

WHEN: July 14th, 2009 12noon

WHERE: Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Cassells at McIntyre Street West.

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