NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (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 determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions 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 nominated, 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 Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape historic name other name/site number Wonderland of Rocks; Rhyolite Park; The Pinnacles; Say Yahdesut “Point of Rocks” 2. Location street & number: Chiricahua National Monument (CHIR) 12856 E. Rhyolite Canyon Road _____not for publication city/town: Willcox___________________________________________________________ _X_ vicinity state: Arizona_____ code: AZ __________ county: Cochise_________ code: 003_____ zip code: 85643___ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ¨ nomination ¨ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places an meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ¨ meets ¨ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significance ¨ nationally ¨ statewide ¨ locally. (¨ See continuation sheet for additional comments). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of certifying official Date ______________________________________________________________________________________ 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 commenting or other official Date ______________________________________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 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 the National Register. other (explain):_____________________________ Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape Cochise County, Arizona 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 include previously listed resources in the count.) private building (s) Contributing Noncontributing public-local X district public-State site 16 14 buildings X public-Federal structure 7 2 sites object 24 10 structures 1 objects 48 26 Total Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing). Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register Historic Park Landscapes in the National and State Parks (1995) Linda Flint McClelland N/A______________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION & CULTURE/Outdoor Recreation RECREATION & CULTURE/Outdoor Recreation RECREATION & CULTURE/Museum RECREATION & CULTURE/Museum LANDSCAPE/Park LANDSCAPE/Park TRANSPORTATION/Road-related TRANSPORTATION/Road-related TRANSPORTATION/Pedestrian-related TRANSPORTATION/Pedestrian-related GOVERNMENT/Public Works GOVERNMENT/Public Works DOMESTIC/Institutional Housing DOMESTIC/Institutional Housing 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19th & EARLY 20th CENTURY AMERICAN foundation Concrete_____________________ MOVEMENTS/National Park Service Rustic Style walls Stone/rhyolite block and rubble ________________________________________ roof Wood shingle/Asphalt tile ________________________________________ other Various – see individual descriptions ________________________________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape Cochise County, Arizona 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 from instructions) National Register listing) POLITICS/GOVERNMENT SOCIAL HISTORY X A Property is associated with events that have made ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION a significant contribution to the broad patterns of CONSERVATION our history. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE X B Property is associated with the lives of persons ________________________________________ significant in our past. ________________________________________ X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or Period of Significance represents the work of a master, or possesses 1924-1940 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, 1923-1932 information important in prehistory or history. 1932-1934 1934-1940 Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Property is: Edward Murray Riggs A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation C a birthplace or a grave. N/A D a cemetery. ________________________________________ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ________________________________________ F a commemorative property. G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Various – see Section 8 narrative Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical 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): Other state agency preliminary determination of individual listing (36 X Federal agency CFR 67) has been requested. X Local government previously listed in the National Register X University previously determined eligible by the National X Other Register Name of Repository: designated a National Historic Landmark National Archives, Chiricahua National Monument recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Archives, Western Archeological & Conservation # __________ Center, Arizona Historical Society, National Park recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Service Western Regional Office # __________ Primary Location of Additional Data: State historic preservation office Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape Cochise County, Arizona 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approx. 10,000 acres______ UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 __ ______ _______ 3 __ ______ _______ 2 __ ______ _______ 4 __ ______ _______ √ 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 Robin Lothrop Pinto with assistance from R. Brooks Jeffery and Mike Lovato_______________________________ organization University of Arizona, Preservation Program date May 21 2007__________________________ street & number 6335 E. Paseo Otono telephone (520) 529 – 2741 city or town Tucson___________________________________ state:AZ____ zip code 85750 ______________ 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 the SHPO or FPO) name Chiricahua National Monument, National Park Service street & number 12856 E. Rhyolite Canyon Road __________________________telephone (520) 824 – 3560_______ city or town Willcox________________ state AZ____________zip code 85643___________ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National register of Histpric Places