 The congregation was formed in 1869 by German Jews as an Orthodox breakaway from an existing Reform congregation . It constructed its first building on Keap Street in 1870 . In 1904 it merged with Chevra Ansche Sholom , and took the name Congregation Beth Jacob Anshe Sholom . The following year it constructed a new building at 274 – 276 South Third Street , designed by George F. Pelham . 
