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LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Historical Society and Kora Temple are hosting a tour of the Temple, at 11 Sabattus St., at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The tour is an opportunity for area residents to learn about this historic building and the role it has played in the community.
Many people have been in the building for Kora suppers or for the Christmas Feztival of Trees. However, there may not have been opportunity to pay much attention or to learn about the murals, the gold filigree and Tiffany chandeliers, the historical society said in a news release.
Kora Temple was organized in 1891 and met on Lisbon Street. The temple, designed by George M. Coombs, was built in 1908 in Moorish and Exotic Rival architectural styles. In the 1920s, Harry Cochrane of Monmouth painted the murals, which depict scenes from the Bible.
Admission for this tour is free, although donations are accepted. For more information about the society, call 207-784-0586.
