1843 - Cincinnati Observatory - Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
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an astronomical observatory located on the top of Hyde Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
Waymark Code: WMYFGN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2018
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This astronomical observatory is located on the top of Hyde Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The corner stone on the main building of the observatory has two inscriptions:
This cornerstone was laid by
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
Nov. 9 1843
Removed and Relaid
MDCCCLXXIII
Cincinnati Astrominomical Society
Founded
May A.D. 1842
According to Wikipedia, "(the observatory) consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch (28 cm) and 16 inch (41 cm) aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. It was a key facility for astronomical research and education at the University of Cincinnati and currently operates as a 19th-century observatory. There are regular viewings through both historical telescopes as well as tours and additional programs. The observatory also has an extensive outreach program, providing astronomical education for the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region"
Source: Wikipedia
Address: 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45208 USA
Year of construction: 1843
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
This cornerstone was laid by
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
Nov. 9 1843
Removed and Relaid
MDCCCLXXIII
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