Shrine of the Sun
National Register of Historic Places

Shrine of the Sun

Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Listed
November 3, 1994
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
94001229

About this property

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, also known as Will Rogers Shrine, is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is named after Will Rogers, the American humorist, who died in a plane crash in Alaska in 1935 during construction of the shrine. It is also a tomb for the remains of Spencer Penrose – who built many of the city's prominent properties, including the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and The Broadmoor resort – and his wife Julie Penrose. Completed by Penrose in 1937, the shrine is a 100 feet (30 m), five story observation tower that overlooks The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, and Garden of the Gods. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 for its artistic and architectural qualities.

Location

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
38.77229, -104.86262

Categories

ARTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Pauline Chapel
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North Cheyenne Canon Park
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Wolfe, John, House
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Nearby Battles

NORAD — Cheyenne Mountain Complex
1963Modern
2.3 mi

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When was Shrine of the Sun listed on the National Register?

Shrine of the Sun was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Shrine of the Sun?

Shrine of the Sun is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shrine of the Sun?

The period of significance for Shrine of the Sun is recorded as the civil_war era.

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