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In 1916, under the leadership of Nathan Schweiger, the Middletown Hebrew Association was organized, and a year later incorporated. Meetings were held at various locations. The building at 10 West Main Street, where the Association met on the upper floor, was purchased and served as the first Synagogue. Hebrew School was established in 1921. In early December, 1922, the 10 West Main Street property was sold to raise funds for the construction of a new Synagogue, Other fundraising activities took place as well.
The first site selected to build on was next to Thrall Library. This was given up in case the library needed to expand. The second choice was the Old School Baptist Church on the corner of Roberts and Cottage Streets. Since this building was considered to be of historic importance, this location was abandoned. Finally, the property on Linden Avenue, corner of John Street was purchased. The Synagogue and Community Center was completed in 1925. In 1962, the name was changed to Temple Sinai.
By the mid-1960's, there was need for a larger structure. Property at 75 Highland Avenue was purchased. On March 31, 1968, ground was broken for a new Temple Sinai. For dedication of the Temple, on September 7, 1969, the congregation marched from the Old Temple to the new. Middletown architect Milton Holtzman designed the new Temple.
ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH At a meeting hela November 7, 1898, it was voted to organize a Lutheran Church in Middletown. Property on Linden Avenue, corner of Franklin Street was purchased in 1899, as was the house next door to the site. This was remodeled and used for services and as a parsonage.
In 1912, it was voted to build a church on the corner property. Construction began in 1913, and the church was dedicated January 18, 1914. Well-known architect Frank J. Lindsey designed the church. The church was purchased by the Upperroom Apostolic Faith Church when the Lutherans built their new church just outside Middletown on Mt. Hope Road.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was established in 1912. At that time, the Carmelite Fathers purchased the former Henry Little home at 26 Monhagen Avenue. The barn was converted to a temporary church. In the early 1920's, the present church site was purchased while fund raising efforts went on. Work on the church was begun in 1924. The first mass was celebrated Christmas Eve, 1925. Plans to build a second floor were abandoned. About 1945, the property at 62 West Main Street was