Shrine of the Sun (Will Rogers Shrine)
El Paso County
Designed as the burial site for Spencer and Julie Penrose, the 100-foot high tower has been a local landmark since its construction in 1937.
Shrine of the Sun (Will Rogers Shrine)
Colorado Springs architect Charles E. Thomas incorporated native materials into the Romanesque Revivalstructure, including locally quarried granite. The interior walls are adorned with murals by Randall Davey depicting the evolution of the Pikes Peak region.