About this property
The Colorado Amphitheater (Zypher Amphitheater), also known as Structure #41, is a natural stone amphitheater built in 1935 to serve Camp George West of the Colorado National Guard. It is located near the base of South Table Mountain, a mesa located just east of Golden, Colorado. Built under the auspices of commander Neil West Kimball, grandson of the general for whom the camp was named, it was constructed as a project of the Works Progress Administration.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 93000378. It was listed on May 19, 1993.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Colorado Amphitheater listed on the National Register?
Colorado Amphitheater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Colorado Amphitheater?
Colorado Amphitheater is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colorado Amphitheater?
The period of significance for Colorado Amphitheater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.
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