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Moving the Ahavath Achim Synagogue. 1962

9119-2368-B18-1. While moving Ahavai Achim Synagogue, about July 3, 1962, the structure fell apart. The building sat in the middle of the road for awhile, and was then demolished on August 23, 1962. Photo similar to B17-1 published in the July 4, 1962 Oregonian with caption: "Serious damage to structural supports in Temple Ahavath Achim have delayed moving the 31-year-old structure, according to a report Tuesday from the movers, LeBeck & Son of Portland, The building, at 2400 SW Sherman St., is to be moved to SW Barbur Boulevard and Gibbs Street to make way for Urban Renewal project." In the accompanying article it states "The temple has been moved aout 100 feet west of its original foundations and now sits near the intersection of SW Third Avenue and Sherman Street, both of which are closed."
The building was demolished on Thursday, August 23, 1962.

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9119-2368-B18-1. While moving Ahavai Achim Synagogue, about July 3, 1962, the structure fell apart. The building sat in the middle of the road for awhile, and was then demolished on August 23, 1962. Photo similar to B17-1 published in the July 4, 1962 Oregonian with caption: "Serious damage to structural supports in Temple Ahavath Achim have delayed moving the 31-year-old structure, according to a report Tuesday from the movers, LeBeck & Son of Portland, The building, at 2400 SW Sherman St., is to be moved to SW Barbur Boulevard and Gibbs Street to make way for Urban Renewal project." In the accompanying article it states "The temple has been moved aout 100 feet west of its original foundations and now sits near the intersection of SW Third Avenue and Sherman Street, both of which are closed."<br /> The building was demolished on Thursday, August 23, 1962.