TREATMENT Introduction and Overview
Rehabilitation is the selected treatment approach for the city-owned and the Chautauqua Green, which provides for its preservation and repair, and allows for addition of compatible improvements. This treatment guidance provides actions and recommendations for the repair and planning and design for the city-managed property. Treatment guidance is based upon review of historic documentation, assessment of condition and integrity, and in support of current and planned futures uses. This section provides actions to protect significant cultural resources, and repair contributing features and those that contribute to the historic character. Treatment recommendations identify where repair is needed to reveal historic features, retain character, and maintain integrity. Work shall be guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, in accordance with the Colorado Chautauqua NHL design guidelines, and Chautauqua Park Historic District Lighting Design Guidlines and accomplished by using accepted preservation methods detailed by the National Park Service, and Chapter 9-11 (Historic Preservation) of the Boulder Revised Municipal Code. Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, or additions if those portions or features that convey its historic, cultural, or architectural values are preserved. Rehabilitation allows for new additions to be integrated within the study area in a manner that preserves established patterns and features. Additional actions include those that preserve, repair, and retain contributing features and qualities that contribute to the historic character.
Guiding Principles
Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark (NHL) is nationally significant for its association with the Chautauqua Movement. The city-owned and managed property consists of the northern portion of Colorado Chautauqua NHL generally defined as three distinct spaces – Chautauqua Green, a playground with tennis courts, and Ranger Cottage grounds. Original structures include The Arbor, Shelter House, King’s Gate, and Queen’s Gate that exemplify the Rustic style. Prominent views are to the Flatirons, and views to and from the Dining Hall. The playground with tennis courts and Ranger Cottage grounds are contemporary additions. The city-owned and managed property retains its historic use as a site for educational, recreational, and cultural programming. Guiding Principles • Preserve the historic form and configuration of Chautauqua Park. • Preserve, protect, and repair contributing features and those characteristics that contribute to historic character including Chautauqua Green with mature trees, and the vehicular and pedestrian circulation, structures, and prominent views associated with Chautauqua Park. • Maintain and enhance the variety of recreational and gathering uses and experiences offered.
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