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Algeria Shrine Temple
Algeria Shrine Temple is located in Montana
Algeria Shrine Temple
LocationNeill and Park Aves., Helena, Montana
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 Helena Civic Center (formerly known as Algeria Shrine Temple)[2] 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]

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. It is currently owned and operated by the City of Helena and available for banquets, craft shows, dances, weddings, trade shows and conferences.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ^ National Register of Historic Places Montana:Lewis and Clark County
  3. ^ Helena Civic Center