Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Shrine Mosque
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
1. Shrine Mosque Marker
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.
Erected 1976 by Springfield Historical Sites Board and City-County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1847.
Location. 37° 12.543′ N, 93° 17.179′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street and Kimbrough Street, on the left when traveling east on St. Louis Street. Marker is on Historic Route 66. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 East St Louis Street, Springfield MO 65801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentwood Hall Renovation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jewell Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); John T. Woodruff (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Colonial Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gillioz Theater
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Also see . . .
1. Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. Shrine website homepage (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque. National Register of Historic Places website entry (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
2. Shrine Mosque and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
3. Shrine Mosque
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
4. Shrine Mosque Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
