New Welcome Center at Bahai Temple To Open in May

A new welcome center will be constructed at The Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette.

The DailyNorthShore.com reports the new entrance will be situated at the temple’s main entrance on Linden Avenue and replace the current entrance.

“The welcome center is for everyone,” explained Ellen Price, Assistant Director of Communications for the U.S. Bahá’í National Center located in Evanston. “We want this to be a place [visitors] can come to before going to the temple.”

Construction began on the 19,000 square foot building in August 2012, with the exterior completed last August. The new welcome center is slated to open this May and will contain informational displays about the temple, including about its construction, original architect, history and purpose, and information about the Bahá’í faith.

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