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Islamic Community Center of Tempe - Tower
Islamic Community Center of Tempe - Tower
Islamic Community Center of Tempe - Tower

Islamic Community Center of Tempe - Tower

DateJanuary 1985
MediumEmulsion on paper
Dimensions5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number2001.19.4392
DescriptionTower of the Islamic Community Center of Tempe:

The Tempe Islamic Center / Mosque were established just north of the campus of Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe in 1984 at: 131 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. Its beautiful architecture is modeled after the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem; the eight-sided structure has a minaret and a gold dome. Prior to establishing the center, Muslims used to gather in local homes or commute to Phoenix mosques for Friday prayers.

The film negative of this photograph is housed in box 2G8-E.
Status
Not on view