Built in 1887, this Lower East Side synagogue was the first major place of worship for the massive Jewish immigrant community on the Lower East Side. Today, the area is home to many Asian immigrants, and Eldridge Street itself offers a fascinating glimpse of the ever-changing and fascinating nature of the American immigrant experience. The building was recently restored and reopened to the public as the Museum at Eldridge Street. 12 Eldridge St. (subway line B or D to Grand Street; F to East Broadway), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-219-0888. http://www.eldridgestreet.org.
