Emmanuel Shearith Israel Chapel

The Emmanuel Gallery is an art gallery housed in Denver's oldest surviving church building, located on the Auraria Campus. Built in 1876 as an Episcopal church, it was later bought by the Shearith Israel congregation in 1903 and served as a Jewish synagogue until 1958. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and was the first official Denver landmark designated by city council in 1968. Visitors can explore rotating art exhibits within this historic chapel, which has operated as an art gallery since 1973. The combination of religious architecture and contemporary art creates a unique cultural experience. As a National Register property, the building itself is worth admiring for its historic significance and preservation.