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first_reported: 2026-11-08 09:01 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 09:01 CST
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# Former Temple Israel building on Poplar is being demolished

The former Temple Israel building at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Plans to preserve part of its facade were reported.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/memphis/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Temple Israel](/memphis/wiki/temple-israel.md)

## Coverage

- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68150), 2026-11-08 09:01 CST: The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation's rich history.

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