Colorado Amphitheater
National Register of Historic Places

Colorado Amphitheater

Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado
Listed
May 19, 1993
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000378

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. One of its primary uses in operation was to show films to the Guard troops. However, the amphitheater fell into disuse when rattlesnakes became too plentiful for comfort. The amphitheater later came into ownership by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

15001 Denver W. Pkwy.
Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado
39.74345, -105.17631

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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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