National Register of Historic Places

Cranmer Park

Denver, Denver County, Colorado
Listed
September 16, 1986
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002216

About this property

Cranmer Park is a city park in Denver, United States located in the Hilltop neighborhood off Colorado Boulevard between East 1st and East 3rd Avenue. It is notable for its large sundial. An inscription at the base describes the axis of the gnomon as elevated 39°43' in the direction of polar north. The stone is perpendicular to the gnomon at 50°17', which makes it parallel to the equator. The south side of the stone is similarly marked for wintertime observation. A polar chart at the base of the sundial describes the zodiac and degrees of the sun's position, and how to set a clock based on the gnomon's shadow. For winter viewing, the chart continues on the south side of the stone.

Location

Denver, Denver County, Colorado
39.71967, -104.93583

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Cranmer Park listed on the National Register?

Cranmer Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Cranmer Park?

Cranmer Park is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cranmer Park?

The period of significance for Cranmer Park is recorded as the industrial era.

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