The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque was built by the Shriners in 1923. The
name means "May his tribe increase". You really have to see
this building to appreciate it. It is five stories high and the main auditorium
can seat 3,200. In 1956 Elvis Presley held a concert here. In 1982 the
building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is
on the original 1926 alignment of Route 66.
Photo(s): 2012
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.