[1] The Kora Temple is located just northeast of Lewiston's downtown area, on a parcel of land bounded by Blake, Main, and Sabattus Streets.

The main facade is ornate, with groups of pointed arch windows trimmed in terra cotta filigree predominating.

The building cornice consists of vaulted sections interspersed with pointed-arch niches similar in shape to the windows.

[3] The Kora Temple was organized in 1891, and originally met in Masonic lodge facilities on Lisbon Street, before acquiring a wood-frame building at this site.

[2][4] The murals, which depict scenes from Arabic and Islamic history and decorate the Temple's dining hall, were painted by Harry Cochrane, a Shriner and accomplished Maine artist.