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Gates of Heaven
Located
in: James Madison Park, 302 E.
Gorham Street
For questions call, 266-4711
 The
Gates of Heaven, built in 1863, is the fourth oldest surviving synagogue
building in the nation. In 1970,
the building was moved to James Madison Park.
Owned by the City of Madison Parks Division, the Gates of Heaven
contributes to the beauty and diversity of downtown Madison and is a popular
site for weddings and gatherings.
2010 Reservations:
Reservations
for the Gates of Heaven will begin on November 10.
New for 2010
A number lottery system will be instated to ensure fairness for the
patrons wishing to reserve the more popular shelters and summer weekend
dates. Numbers will be drawn beginning at 7:30a.m., and
in-person reservations will begin at 8:00a.m. Phone-in
reservations will begin at 9:00a.m.
Because of the lottery system, it will not be in anyone's best interest to
arrive at the Madison Parks office before 7:00a.m.
Please keep in mind that some parks host large, regional events and are
scheduled in advance. Some research on dates of annual events and having a couple
of dates in mind will help your event and the reservation process go more
smoothly.
2010 Rates:
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Weekend
rates: 2 hour blocks - $90.00
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Weekday
rates: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - $70.00
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. - $80.00
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Wedding
Package Rate: $420.00
The package includes 2 hours of rehearsal time the day before the wedding, 4
hours use of the facility on the day of the wedding and a park attendant for
the 4 hours on the day of the wedding.
A deposit is required for the key to the building. (Refundable) - $300.00
The
seating capacity of the Gates of Heaven is 98 people. There are folding chairs located in the back of the room and
in the basement.
Standard room layout (pdf)
Decorations
:
To
maintain the beauty of this historic building, no nails, staples or other
fasteners that will harm the wall or floors may be used in this or any park
shelter. The Madison Parks Division
recommends using freestanding decorations.
Gates of Heaven Reservation and
Cancellation Policy
Please
refer to the General Park Shelter
Reservation and Cancellation Policy. The
same procedure must be followed.
Wedding
Photos: A beautiful location for photos is Period
Gardens, located 2 blocks from Gates of Heaven, on the corner of
Pinckney Street and Gorham Street.
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