University of Illinois Observatory - Urbana, IL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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"Erected in 1896 at the behest of the Illinois General Assembly, the University of Illinois Observatory became important in the development of astronomy due, in large part, to pioneering research by Joel Stebbins, from 1907 to 1922. The building is in a traditional observatory design, following a T-plan. The dome rises 35 feet in the air. The building served the University of Illinois astronomy department from its opening until 1979 when the department moved into a new, larger building to house its growing staff."

Placed on the National Register in 1986, the site was subsequently designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.

Street address: 901 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL USA 61801 County / Borough / Parish: CHAMPAIGN Year listed: 1986 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Education Current function: Education Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008 Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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