Institution Name: College of the Atlantic
Original/Historic Place Name: Original Acadia National Park Headquarters
Location on Campus: 105 Eden St.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s): Type of Place: Landscape site
Type of landscape– | Small-scale features: | | Yes | | Large-scale features: | | The Monk’s Walk leads down to the water and ends at a stone tower, commonly referred to as the Monk’s Tower; the Shrine is a raised concrete slab and stepped amphitheater with granite sidewalls. | | Other characteristics: | | Yes | Materials: granite, concrete, stone | | Function:
| ca. 2004-present (2007) | chapel (place of prayer and meditation) | | ca. 2004-present (2007) | outdoor space (gathering place for meetings and social events) | | ca. 2004-present (2007) | theater |
Significance: landscape, religion
Landmark designation: Narrative: see below
References: see below |
