Центральная синагога Манхэттена. 1872 (2001)

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Built in 1872 and now nestled in the heart of Manhattan's east side, the Central Synagogue has been designated as both a New York City Landmark (1966) and a National Historic Landmark (1975).
On August 28th, 1998, a five alarm fire that started on the roof nearly destroyed the 125 year old Synagogue.  
Fire, smoke, the collapse of the roof, and thousands of gallons of water used to extinguish the fire, either damaged or destroyed most of the building's interior.
  A view of the gallery level shows the extent of the damage.  This picture was taken after initial clean-up and after protection was put in place to safeguard some existing details slated for restoration. 
As it stands now, after reopening in September, 2001, the restored Central Synagogue is a tribute to the dedication of its congregation and the tradesmen who skillfully plied their respective crafts