Tripoli Shrine Temple

Orientalising architecture in Milwaukee

The Tripoli Shrine Temple in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the venue of the Masonic Shriners in Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Modelled after the model of the Taj Mahal and after the North African models oriental style building was two and a half years of construction passed its destination on 14 May 1928. For the architecture of the company Clas, Shepard & Clas responsible. The total cost of construction financed by donations totaled about $ 750,000. The striking building with its distinctive dome is on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered one of the landmarks of Milwaukee.