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15 Captivating Photos of the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette
October 30, 2015, in Images > Architecture, by Collis Ta'eedDesigned by Canadian architect Jean-Baptiste Louis Bourgeois, and officially dedicated in 1953, the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois sees hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. It’s a beautiful building with an exquisitely ornate construction, that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We’ve collected here some gorgeous images from social photo sharing site 500px, you can click through to see them full-screen, or purchase a print.
You can learn more about the House of Worship including how and when to visit, or take a trip through history with the Chicago Tribune’s collection of Classic Photos that even includes a photo from the temple’s 1931 fire.
Shown Above: Bahai Reflections by Gifford. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Snow Cap by Carl Larson. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Baha’i Colors by Mike McCawley. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Wilmette Harbor at Sundown by Mike McCawley. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai monumental by Tobias Lohse. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai Temple by Terry Strayn. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai temple by Susanne von Schroeder. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai by Zak Jokela. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai Temple Interiors by Radhika Vunnam. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Purple Day by Strobes N Pixels. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Bahai detail by Tobias Lohse. View it on 500px
Shown Above: The Baha’i Temple (V) by Michael Wilhelmi. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Rosy Moment at Bahai Temple by Liang Hong. View it on 500px
Shown Above: Baha’i Moon Trail by Carl Larson. View it on 500px
Enjoyed these images? Don’t forget to visit the photographers on 500px, or take a look at more photos here on Baha’i Blog, including 17 Majestic Photos of the Baha’i Gardens in Israel and 21 Stunning Photos of Baha’i Houses of Worship.
Header photo courtesy of Baha’i US / Flickr.
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Collis Ta'eed
Hi I’m Collis! I live in Darwin, in the Northern Territory. I’m a Baha’i, designer, entrepreneur, climate tech angel investor, and engaged in philanthropy to support First Nations young people in Australia. I've been working on Baha'i Blog since its inception in 2011!
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Simply astounding. Thank you Collis!
Sam (November 11, 2015 at 3:49 PM)
Very inspiring! Thank you.
Richard Young (November 11, 2015 at 7:19 PM)
Really, these are very beautiful photos ! Many thanks.
Rochan MAVADDAT (November 11, 2015 at 1:11 AM)
Very awesome photography sir
Adeel Neakakhtar (November 11, 2015 at 9:38 AM)
Glorious inspiring photos! Thank you so much
I have not been able to visit the Mother Temple of the West so these are much appreciated. The closeup of the detail of the superstructure is amazing! The best I have ever seen and gives me a much clearer impression than ever before.
Zoë Turner (November 11, 2015 at 1:32 AM)
I am truly amazed with the beautiful temples. I will visit Malta on the 14th of Sept 2016. I would like to meet up with Baha’is there. I will reside in Valletta. Please contact me. Warm Baha’i Love sonia.
Sonia Wagstaff (August 8, 2016 at 8:20 AM)
Hi Sonia!
Thanks for your comment! Perhaps the best way to contact the Baha’is in Malta is through the contact info on their webpage: http://bahai.org.mt/ The contact info also includes a Facebook page.
I hope you have a wonderful time there!
-Sonjel
Sonjel Vreeland (August 8, 2016 at 3:34 PM)