National Register of Historic Places

Moslem Temple

Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
Listed
May 14, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000516

About this property

The Mother Mosque of America, once known as The Rose of Fraternity Lodge, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, is considered the oldest still-standing purpose-built mosque in the United States, having been completed in 1934. The Al-Sadiq Mosque in Chicago and the Powers Street Mosque in New York City, founded in 1922 and 1931, respectively, but were converted from existing buildings to be used as a Muslim house of worship. An older purpose-built mosque is the Highland Park Mosque, built in 1921 to serve immigrant workers in the Detroit Metro Area, which was sold in 1926. Another older purpose-built mosque was a mosque near Ross, North Dakota, built in 1929, which fell into ruin; a smaller mosque was built near that site to commemorate its history in 2005.

Location

1335 9th St., NW
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
41.98631, -91.68412

Categories

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Sources

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When was Moslem Temple listed on the National Register?

Moslem Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Moslem Temple?

Moslem Temple is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Moslem Temple?

The period of significance for Moslem Temple is recorded as the industrial era.

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