National Register of Historic Places

Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque

Springfield, Greene County, Missouri
Listed
September 8, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003137

About this property

The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque (often known locally as "the Shrine Mosque" or simply "the Shrine") is a building of arabesque design located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1923 for a cost of $600,000. It is owned by the Abou Ben Adhem Shriners and for many years was the site of the annual Shrine Circus. The five-story building includes a large auditorium with seating for over 4,000. The name derives from Ibrahim ibn Adham, taken from the poem "Abou Ben Adhem" by Leigh Hunt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

601 E. St. Louis
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri
37.20948, -93.28644

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When was Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque listed on the National Register?

Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque?

Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is recorded as the industrial era.

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