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The building was to be sold in 2018 to TempleLive LLC. The initial asking price was $ 950,000. According to news reports, the building was to be sold by the Zembo Shriners in order to facilitate the organization's mission of raising money for 22 children's hospitals. However, that sale fell through
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when the Beaty Group was unable to integrate the venue with other regional performing arts establishments. In late February 2022, the Board of Directors of Zembo Shriners announced that the building was no longer for sale and it would remain with the Fraternal organization.
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The Zembo building has played host to many events throughout the history of Harrisburg, including Governor's Balls, graduation ceremonies, circuses, and social events.
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made a campaign stop at Zembo Shrine. Comedian and television host
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performed here in 1962 for a Chamber of Commerce ceremony.
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is named, served as Potentate of Zembo Shriners in 1932.
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Religious buildings and structures completed in 1930
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Buildings and structures in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Charles Howard Lloyd
Moorish Revival
Masonic
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Moorish Revival architecture
National Register of Historic Places
Charles Howard Lloyd
Shriners International
philanthropic
M. Harvey Taylor
prominent Harrisburg bridge
John F. Kennedy
Johnny Carson
Hillary Clinton
Harrisburg Senators
Gilles Poisson
World Wide Wrestling Federation
Mike Paidousis
World Wide Wrestling Federation
World Wrestling Federation
notable performers
Arnold Skaaland
Bruno Sammartino
Killer Kowalski
Ernie Ladd
Lou Albano
Jimmy Snuka
The Wild Samoans
Rocky Johnson

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