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33 unique things to do in Colorado Springs — #4 Air Force Academy Chapel

Air Force Academy

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Located on the grounds of The United States Air Force Academy, sits Colorado’s top man-made tourist attraction.  It’s the cadet chapel and along with the Academy itself was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2004.

It has 17 silvery spires, which are three dimensional, elongated triangles that sweep upward from the building.  Stained glass bathes the interior in natural light.  Some people complained in the 1960’s when it was completed that it “looked like upended fighter wings and that worshiping there was like going to church in a B-52″.  The architect, Walter Netch, wanted the effect to convey the appearance of the great cathedrals of Europe, although done in the modern elements of Read the rest of this entry »

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