Shrine Auditorium, Event venue in University Park, Los Angeles, United States
Shrine Auditorium is a Moorish Revival theatre in the University Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California. Its stage is 194 ft (59 m) wide and 69 ft (21 m) deep. The tan stucco facade has tall narrow arched openings, a paired arch divided by a slender column, and a projecting carved-stone section; a gold dome rises above the roofline.
The Al Malaikah Temple of 1906 burned down on January 11, 1920, gutting the structure in 30 minutes and nearly killing six firefighters. The Shriners built its replacement, which opened on January 23, 1926, as the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 139 in 1975 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
The building displays Arab-inspired towers and decorated arches that immediately point visitors to the Masonic style of the Shriners. Many interior details recall North African architecture and reinforce the impression of an Eastern fantasy.
The building sits in a residential neighborhood and is best reached by car or rideshare services, as public transport stops are farther away. Parking facilities occupy several levels around the building, making arrival easier during large events.
The ceiling holds an electric chandelier weighing five tons, suspended above the painted tent dome. The ceiling design imitates draped fabric panels made of plaster and gives the impression of a large circus tent.
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