![]() a modern Jewish shepherd surrounded by his sheep.a Jewish pioneer sowing and harvesting the Holy Land.These symbols were integral to the revivednational ethos in the 1920's as more and more Jews immigrated here as part of the Zionist dream of a reborn Jewish nation. They were designed by Israeli artist Abraham Eistenberg and scenes and ideals from the days of Israel Pioneers. ![]() In the heart of Tel Aviv, on the corner of Rothschild Boulevard and Allenby is Beit Lederberg, or House of Lederberg.īuilt in 1925 in the Eclectic Style, take a look at the striking ceramic murals on the building. Find out about planning your special event in Israel.Īllenby Street Tel Aviv Beit Lederberg at 116 Allenby St. Its a popular spot for weddings and bar mitzvahs. The exquisite stained glass windows are replicas from synagogues destroyed in the Holocaust. The interior of the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv is still grand and beautiful. Our route of Allenby Street Tel Aviv starts at the sea just near Jerusalem Beach and the Tel Aviv Promenade. It's planning to restore many of the historical buildings, reduce traffic and bus routes and possibly rebuild some of Allenby's once majestic squares. The city is determined to restore the street to its former beauty. ![]() As you walk by, you can't miss their beauty hiding under graffiti and grime. More than a third of the buildings on Allenby are historical buildings of which a few have already been restored. Hey, that's part of its charm! Today, Allenby is a street in transition. Once one of Tel Aviv's nicest streets, years of grime, soot and disregard have left their mark. When the city of Tel Aviv began restoring other Tel Aviv neighborhoods and streets in the 1990's, Allenby was left on its own. The area became shabbier, and the western part of Allenby near the sea was filled with prostitutes and drug users. The restaurant changed hands a few times, and finally in 1939, thel 'eclectic- style' building was too damaged to be restored and was torn down.īetween the 1970's and 1980's, many families left the southern neighborhoods of Tel Aviv and moved to the more affluent northern suburbs. Unfortunately, the stormy seas of Tel Aviv winters damaged the building continuously. It was frequented by British government personnel and wealthy locals. It was called by the locals 'Casino' even though gambling never took place there. Here's a fascinating photo of a Bedouin camel caravan along Allenby Street in 1922.Ĭourtesy of Wikmedia Commons and the Israeli National Library In large part due to his military leadership, the British vanquished the Ottoman Empire and took over Palestine in 1918. ![]() Only after World War I did Allenby street get its present name, after the British General Edmund Allenby who led a brilliant campaign against the Turks. ![]() The original street didn't lead anywhere and was simply called the 'Big Street. Skip here for our guide of walking along Allenby Street.Īllenby is one of the oldest streets in Tel Aviv, built in 1911, just two years after the city was founded. Allenby Street borders the 'White City' of Tel Aviv, recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Site because of the highest concentration in the world of Bauhaus architecture.Īllenby Street has had its ups and downs, its years of glory and neglect. So how did Allenby get this way? Colonial, Eclectic and Classical style buildings. Stroll slowly, taking in the mix of buildings hiding in the shadows of majestic, old trees. The street is lined with a variety of fast food joints and restaurants.Īnd at night, there are both trendy and sleazy bars and dance clubs that open their doors.īut Allenby Street is much more than just a street for bargain shopping, fast food and bars. Locals and tourists buy cheap clothing, shoes, second hand book stores, budget price gold jewelry and souvenirs in the small stores that line the street. ![]()
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