NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determination for individuahprepWtTes 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 Tavlor Memorial Chapel__________________________________ other names/site number Bemis Tavlor Chapel at La Foret, 5EP1297________________ 2. Location street & number 6145 Shoup Road [N/A] not for publication city or town Colorado Springs ____ [ X ] vicinity state Colorado code CO county El Paso code 041 zip code 80908 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [x ] nomination [ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards tor registering properties in tnethe National registerRegister OTof nistoricHistoric MacesPlaces anaand mmeets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part" ' 60."~ In' my opinion,'' theJl -------- property [r x]x] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [ x] locally. ( Sae continuation sheet for additional commentcomments [ ].) State Historic Preservation f ymg official/Tittef £ * Date State Historic Preservation Office, Colorado Historical Society____________ 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: [yf entered in the National Register See continuation sheet I ]. [ ] determined eligible for the National Register See continuation sheet [ ]. I ] determined not eligible for the National Register. [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other, explain See continuation sheet [ ]. Tavlor Memorial Chapel El Paso Countv/CoIorado 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 [ x] buildipg(s) [ ] public-local [ ] district 1 0 buildinqs [ ] public-State [ ] site [ ] public-Federal [ ] structure 0 0 sites [ ] object 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing. Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) previously listed in the National Register. N/A _____________ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Function Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RELIGION/reliqious facility RELIGION/reliqious facility 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Pueblo ____ foundation stucco walls stucco roof concrete other wood Narrative Description f . (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Tavlor Memorial Chapel El Paso County/Colorado Name of Property County/State S. 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 from instructions) National Register listing.) Architecture [ ] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Periods of Significance 1929 [x] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components Significant Dates lack individual distinction. 1929 [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person(s) (Complete if Criterion B is marked above). Property is: / N/A___________ [x] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Cultural Affiliation [ ] B removed from its original location. N/A________ [ ] C a birthplace or grave. [ ] Da cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder Meem, John Gaw [ ] Fa commemorative property. [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance 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 Bibliography (Cite the Books, articles and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [X] State Historic Preservation Office [ ) preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested [ ] Other State Agency [ ) previously listed in the National Register [ ] Federal Agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Local Government [ 1 designated a National Historic Landmark [ x] University [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [ ] Other: #_________ Name of repository: [ 1 recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Univ. of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM #_ Zimmerman Library, Meem Archives Tavlor Memorial Chapel_____ El Paso County/Colorado Name of Property County/State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than one acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.] 1.13 524410 4317330 3. Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2. 4. Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing [ ] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title The Rev. Wilbur Green, Chair. Chapel Restoration Committee & Robert Redwine. P.E. organization La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, inc. (Edited bv S.Doqqett) date 1174/98 street & number 3575 Moose Run Drive______________ telephone 719-532-1303 city or town Colorado Springs_________ state CO_____ zip code 80918-5628_____ 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 La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, Inc.________ street & number 6145 Shoup Road telephone 719-495-2743 city or town Colorado Springs state CO zip code 80908________ 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.). iief. Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. IMPS Form 1 0-900a 0MB No. 1024-001 a (Rev. 8/86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet TAYLOR MEMORIAL CHAPEL Section number _7__ Page J__ El Paso County, Colorado DESCRIPTION The Taylor Memorial Chapel is located northeast of Colorado Springs in the Black Forest area at an elevation of approximately 7250 feet. It is sited within a Ponderosa pine forest, and there is a dry ravine at the foot of the western edge of its courtyard. The ravine is slowly eroding, and a short wall has been built at the top of the ravine to stop visitors from getting too close to the edge. Walkways on the south side of the chapel have recently been paved with concrete, and lead to a rustic wood gate located in an archway at the western end of the courtyard wall. This walled courtyard, extending to the west from the chapel, is an integral part of the building's design. Landscaping within the courtyard includes a groundcover of pine needles and naruraul grasses, along with mature evergreen trees. t The chapel enjoys unimpeded views of Pikes Peak which rises above the valley beyond. It was built in 1929 as a memorial by prominent Colorado Springs resident Alice Bemis