Sunday, February 05, 2006

PC0206 - Touro Synagogue
PC0206 - 7th Day Baptist Meeting House
PC0206 - First Church of Christ Scientist
PC0206 - First Lutheran Church

Touro Synagogue

The oldest synagogue in North America, the Touro Synagogue is a worldwide symbol of religious freedom. This synagogue was built in 1763 and houses the oldest Torah in North America. It is also home to a letter written by George Washington in 1790.


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Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House

This church was built in 1729 and is the oldest Seventh Day Baptist church in the US. The church is next to the historic Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island.


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First Church of Christ Scientist

Hidden away on historic Touro Street, this is the First Church of Christ Scientist in Newport, Rhode Island.


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First Lutheran Church

Built in 1895, this is the First Lutheran Church in Newport, Rhode Island.


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