
Shrine Mosque - Springfield, Missouri
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BruceS
N 37° 12.539 W 093° 17.182
15S E 474590 N 4118094
Marker giving brief history of the Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMD5H5
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2011
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Text of marker:
Shrine Mosque
Built by the Abou Ben Adhem Temple, the Shrine Mosque was dedicated November 3, 1923. Heckenlively and Mark were architects and Stanley Uthwatt created the stained glass windows. In addition to serving the Shrine, the Mosque has been the cultural center of importance. Lower level was renovated in 1975.
Springfield Historical Sites Board
City-County Bicentennial Committee
1976