Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel - Colorado Springs, CO USA
Posted by: Big B Bob
N 39° 00.466 W 104° 53.407
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Commemorative Postage Stamp of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.
Waymark Code: WM4115
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2008
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The most recognizable building at the United States Air Force Academy is the 17-spired Cadet Chapel, and is often used as a symbol of the Academy itself. The subject of controversy when it was first built, it is now considered among the most beautiful examples of modern American academic architecture.
The Cadet Chapel is built on two levels. The upstairs portion houses a 1,300 seat multi-denomination Protestant chapel; downstairs are a 500-seat Catholic chapel, a 100-seat Jewish chapel, and interfaith rooms used for services of other religions.
A commemorative postage stamp saluting the establishment of the United States Air Force Academy was issued by the U.S. Postal Service at a dedication ceremony on April 1, 2004 during the Academy's Founders' Day celebration.
The 37-cent self-adhesive stamp was unveiled at 1 p.m. at an official first-day-of-issue ceremony, in the Honor Court, 2304 Cadet Drive on the U.S. Air Force Academy campus, Colorado Springs, Colo.
NOTE: It is difficult to get the exact angle from the image in the stamp. The true vantage point is located down on the cadet area and can only be accessed with an escort. You may be able to call ahead to arrange an escort from a cadet or faculty member. If that proves to be unavailable, the far southeast corner of the chapel grounds will work just fine.
Stamp Issuing Country: USA
Date of Issue: April 1, 2004
Denomination: 37¢ USD
Color: Multi Colored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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