Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, 1996
Description
In 1996, the Moslem Temple submitted a registration form for the National Register of Historic Places for the Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The application was accepted in March of 1996.
Full Transcript of National Register of Historic Places Application for the Moslem Temple
Transcribed Excerpts from National Register of Historic Places Application for the Moslem Temple
Source-Dependent Questions
- What is the historical and religious significance of the Moslem Temple?
- Why is this significant to note for state of Iowa?
- What information from this document supports the argument that this historical place of worship helped to "show a pattern of trailblazing for civil rights and equality?"