Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
Springfield, United States
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Located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is a five-story arabesque structure built in 1923 for the Abou Ben Adhem Shriners fraternal organization. Designed in Moorish architectural style, the $600,000 building features a large auditorium with seating for over 4,000, making it historically significant as the longtime venue for the annual Shrine Circus. The building's name references Ibrahim ibn Adham, drawn from Leigh Hunt's poem "Abou Ben Adhem." Recognized for its architectural and cultural importance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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- fraternal hall
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- National Register of Historic Places listed place
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- Springfield, United States
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