Medinah Temple

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Medinah Temple, Moorish Revival building in Near North Side, Chicago, United States

The Medinah Temple extends across a city block at 600 N Wabash Avenue, featuring brick walls with terracotta details and horseshoe-shaped arches.

Constructed in 1912 by architects Huehl and Schmidt, the structure served as an auditorium for the Chicago Shrine fraternal organization until 2000.

The building incorporates geometric patterns and Islamic architectural elements, including stylized plant motifs created by the Midland Terra Cotta Company.

The four-story structure contains 4,200 seats distributed across three levels, with the stage floor extending into the main auditorium space.

The temple transformed into Bloomingdale's Home Store in 2003 and now functions as Bally's temporary casino since September 2023.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1912

Architects: Huehl and Schmidt

Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture

Capacity: 4200

Floors above the ground: 4

Made from material: brick, terracotta

GPS coordinates: 41.89280,-87.62720

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Medinah Temple: Moorish Revival building in Near North Side, Chicago, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes