Tripoli Shrine

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Milwaukee's Tripoli Shrine Center, an architectural replica of India's Taj Mahal, is on the National Register of Historic Places. One of Milwaukee's unique landmarks, since 1928. Tripoli Shrine Center, although home and headquarters to Milwaukee's Shriners International, is available for public rental to hold events.

The Shriners, founded in New York City in 1872, are an organization composed solely of Master Masons. This is an International fraternity of over a half million members that belong to 194 Shrine Centers Worldwide. The Shrine, although known for colorful parades, circuses and clowns, has a very serious side. Since 1922, the Shrine has supported and operated a network of 22 specialized hospitals providing expert, orthopedic and burn care to children 18 and under, regardless of the patient's or family's ability to pay.

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

In 1922 The Shriners established the first pediatric orthopaedic hospital in Shreveport, La. This started a tradition of addressing special needs of children:

The first pediatric burn hospitals, paving way for similar facilities worldwide
The first pediatric spinal cord rehabilitation units
The first pediatric air ambulance to transport critically injured burn patients with specialists on board

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (up to age 18)

The Independent Charities' Seal of Excellence honors members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify: document and demonstrate on an annual basis. Shriner Hospitals meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

Our hospitals change the world through caring for kids. our research discovers new knowledge to improve quality of care and ultimately the quality of life of children and families. Our mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect. Our pediatric speciality hospital care encompasses: