Algeria Shrine Temple

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 1919. 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]

Algeria Shrine Temple
LocationNeill and Park Aves., Helena, Montana
Coordinates46°35′43″N 112°2′21″W
Area0.9 acres (0.36 ha)
Built1919
ArchitectCarsley, G.S.; Haire, C.S.
Architectural styleExotic Revival, Moorish Revival
NRHP reference No.88000434[1]
Added to NRHPApril 14, 1988

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. "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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