Algeria Shrine Temple Minaret - Helena, MT
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N 46° 35.671 W 112° 02.440
12T E 420286 N 5160631
Completed in 1921, the Algeria Shrine Temple eventually became the property of the City of Helena, thereafter being used as a civic centre.
Waymark Code: WMWHNT
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
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The 175 foot tall minaret of the Algeria Shrine Temple is exceeded in height in Helena only by the twin spires of the Cathedral of St. Helena, the spires being 230 feet in height.
Completed in 1921 at a cost of close to $200,000, the building ultimately cost the Shriners more like $360,000, as they were obligated to pay an interest rate of 7% on the building for more than a decade. To make matters worse, the building was severely damaged by the 1935 earthquakes, damage that the Shriners could ill afford to pay for. Ultimately, the Shriners sold the building to the city in 1938 for the sum of $46,500. Though city offices occupied the building until the 1970s, it has, since 1938, been used as a civic centre, hosting such events as concerts, conferences, conventions, banquets, balls, weddings, wedding receptions, expositions, art shows, craft shows, dances, trade shows and more.
Location of the Steeple: 340 Neill Avenue Helena, MT United States 59601
Approximate Date of Construction: 1920
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