Today, the City of Irondale marked off a major milestone in its ongoing capital investment initiative by breaking ground on a nearly $20M redevelopment of the Zamora Shrine Center.
Located at 3521 Ratliff Road, the former meeting hall and events center will be renovated over the next 12-18 months to become the new Irondale Civic Center.
City of Irondale transforming Zamora Shrine Center to Irondale Civic Center
In 2022, the City of Irondale purchased the Zamora Shine Center, a 105-acre property originally built as a meeting hall and events center for the Zamora Shriners in 1985. Known for its striking design and iconic golden dome—visible from the interstate—the Zamora Shrine Center had long been used as a community hub, hosting numerous city-sponsored events as well as private function