Algeria Shrine Temple
Algeria Shrine Temple is located in Montana
Algeria Shrine Temple
Algeria Shrine Temple is located in the United States
Algeria Shrine Temple
LocationNeill and Park Aves., Helena, Montana
Coordinates46°35′43″N 112°2′21″W / 46.59528°N 112.03917°W / 46.59528; -112.03917
Area0.9 acres (0.36 ha)
Built1920
ArchitectCarsley, G.S.; Haire, C.S.
Architectural styleExotic Revival, Moorish Revival
NRHP reference No.88000434[1]
Added to NRHPApril 14, 1988

The historic Algeria Shrine Temple, now also known as the Helena Civic Center, is a Moorish Revival building in Helena, Montana that was built in 1920. The building served as a meeting hall for the Algeria Shriners and had civic functions. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (under the shrine name) in 1988.[1]

The National Register's database records "Historic subfunctions" that include "meeting hall" for the place.[1] Today, the building has a 2,000-seat auditorium and a 15,000 sq. ft. ballroom/exhibition hall. As of 2012, it is owned and operated by the City of Helena and available for banquets, craft shows, dances, weddings, trade shows and conferences.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ↑ Helena Civic Center Archived 2012-01-16 at the Wayback Machine


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