Structures Structures associated with the Chautauqua Park include the Arbor (1908), Shelter House (1917), Entrance Gate (King's Gate, 1917), Lincoln Street Steps (Queen's Gate, 1917), original stone rubble walls, stone walls, and stone gutters. The original structures – the Arbor, Shelter House, King’s Gate, and Queen’s Gate – integrity and exemplify qualities of the Rustic style through the rubble stone and low profiles. The Playground and Tennis Court are newer compatible additions to Chautauqua Park that do not contribute to its significance but provide important amenities. The Arbor (1908) – The Arbor was originally designed as a resting stop for visitors arriving by trolley. It is a rustic- style structure characterized by stone rubble walls and a tapered log roof. The structure straddles the sidewalk connecting Chautauqua Green with Baseline Road. The Arbor retains integrity and is in good condition. Shelter House – Shelter House is a one-story structure of stone rubble stone walls and stone quoins located at King's Gate and oriented to Baseline Road. Original windows were removed in the 1930s but wood frames remain intact. Interior benches are concrete, which replaced the original wood plank seats. Shelter House continues to be used as a bus stop, retaining its original function. Removal of the windows and modifications to the benches have not significantly altered the integrity of the structure. Entrance Gate (King’s Gate, 1917) – Stone towers flank the sidewalk leading from Baseline Road into Chautauqua Park. Stone rubble walls form an arcs as they extend from the two stone towers, and flank the sidewalk that connects to the Arbor. The sidewalk has been modified as Baseline Road has changed. The space is concrete paved and includes steps with handrails, and an ADA-accessible ramp that connects with Baseline Road. Entrance Gate and its associated stone towers retain integrity and are in good condition as are the steps, ramp, and handrails. Lincoln Street Steps (Queen’s Gate, 1917) – Queen's Gate is a pedestrian entrance consisting of a series of shallow stone steps, flanked by stone rubble walls that lead into the oval lawn of Chautauqua Green. The lower steps are broad and open, connecting with Baseline Road and terminating at a stone paved terrace and stone rubble wall. A contemporary metal sign with the message “Caution: No Winter Maintenance” is in the center of the wall, diminishing the historic appearance but providing an important safety notice. The upper stone steps connect to the stone paved terrace and flank the stone rubble wall. Queen’s Gate retains integrity, but is in poor condition due to failing mortar joints, inappropriate mortar repairs and vegetation that is encroaching on the stone rubble wall and stone steps.
Stone Rubble Walls – Original stone rubble walls extend from the east side of King's Gate to Queen's Gate. The stone rubble walls retain integrity and are in good condition.
Figure 1-6. Lincoln Street Steps (Queen’s Gate), 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
Figure 1-7. Stone rubble wall between Queen's Gate and stone walls, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
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