TOP 30 Architectural landmarks in Bloomingdale, Illinois

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Medinah Temple, located at 600 North Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, is a stunning Moorish Revival building constructed in 1912 by Shriners architects Huehl & Schmid. Originally serving as a grand auditorium with seating for 4,200 guests, the temple was a popular venue for events such as the annual Shrine Circus and recordings by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The building also housed a magnificent five-manual, 92-rank pipe organ, which has since been relocated to St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church. Designated as a Chicago Landmark in 2001, the temple underwent renovations to become a retail space, previously occupied by Bloomingdale's. In 2022, it was announced that Medinah Temple would host a temporary casino as part of the Bally's Chicago casino project. This temporary casino officially opened in September 2023 and is set to remain until the permanent casino location is completed in 2026.