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R P f'x * « U. W L NPS Form 10-900 OMB No-. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 1 SEP 2 01994 | i__.. ..... National Register of Historic Places INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION Registration Form NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determination for individual properties and districts. See instruction in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Shrine Of The Sun__________________________________ other names/site number Will Rogers Shrine: 5EP2175______________________ 2. Location street & number 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road__________________ [n/a] not for publication city or town Colorado Springs __________________ [n/a] vicinity state Colorado code CO county El Paso code 041 zip code 80906 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act. as amended, I hereby certify that this [X 1 nomination \ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [x] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [X 1 locally. , «__ —^jnuationL sheet for additional comments [ j.) of certifying official/Title Date State Historic Preservation Office State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments [ ].) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ;e of the Keeper Date [•^ entered in the National Register See continuation sheet \/\. [ ] determined eligible for the National Register See continuation sheet [ ]. [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register. [ ] removed from fne National Register [ ] other, explain See continuation sheet [ ]. Shrine Of The Sun El Paso County. Colorado Name of Property County/State 5.Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not count previously listed resources.) Contributing Noncontributing [x ] private [ ] building(s) [ ] public-local [x ] district buildings [ ] public-State [ Jsite [ j public-Federal [ j structure 1 sites [ ] object 2 structures 2 2 objects 5 2 Total Name of related multiple property Number of contributing listing. resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register. N/A_______________ 0 6. Function or Use ______ric Function Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION & CULTURE - monument RECREATION & CULTURE - monument RECREATION & CULTURE - museum RECREATION & CULTURE - museum FUNERARY- burials FUNERARY - burials 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY foundation Granite REVIVALS - Romanesque____ walls Granite roof_ Ceramic Tile other Brass Iron Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current concondition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Shrine Of The Sun El Paso County Name of Property County/State 8.Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for (Enter categories frdrn instructions) National Register listing.) ART ARCHITECTURE [ ] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history [ J B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Periods of Significance 1935 [x] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or 1936 represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, N/A information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person(s) Property is: (Complete if Criterion B is marked above). N/A [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation [ ] C a birthplace or grave. N/A [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder [x] F a commemorative property. Thomas. Charles E. [ \ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Davev. Randali within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographic References Bi (Cite the , cirticTes and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been [X ] State Historic Preservation Office requested [ ] Other State Agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ ] Federal Agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Local Government [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] University [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [X ] Other: #_______________________________^_ [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Name of repository: # _______________________ El Pomar Foundation archives Shrine Of The Sun El Paso County Name of Property County/State 10.Geographical Data Acreage of Property 1.3 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) A. Zone Easting Northing B. Zone Easting Northing 13 511980 4291310 C. Zone Easting Northing D. Zone Easting Northing [ ] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a contircontinuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Nancy R. Lyons, owner organizationon Preservation Partnership date March 3. 1994 street & nuiumber 1540 Cook Street telephone (303) 399-4550 city or town/n Denver state CO zip code 80206 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional Items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name R. Thaver Tutt, JrjEnd Of The Trail Association_____________ street & number 10 Lake Circle date 3/31/94 city or town Colorado Springs state Colorado zip code 80906 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division. National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900a f f^ f"* .*«* 3«« , OMB No7T52TDUT8n (Rev. 8/86) NPS/CHS Word Processor Format 1 " -— ^ *— I V U, (Approved 03/88) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES? ^^AG^CY REOO,:,C? CONTINUATION SHEET L_,J!fi^l^ Shrine of the Sun Section number 7 Page 1 El Paso County, CO ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Shrine of the Sun is a massive stone commemorative chapel and tower located on a promontory of Cheyenne Mountain overlooking the City of Colorado Springs and the eastern plains, accessible by automobile from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. A stone perimeter wall with arched gateway which define the site and the prominently sited tower of the same granite stone give an impression of a medieval fortified castle.