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Stellafane Observatory

Stellafane Observatory is a historic place in North Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77000107.

North Springfield, Windsor County, VermontListed November 7, 1977NRIS #77000107★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Stellafane Observatory?

The Stellafane Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Springfield, Vermont, founded in 1920 by Russell W. Porter. The Pink Clubhouse was built in 1923 at the site by the Springfield Telescope Makers. The name Stellafane, suggested by Porter at the club's December 1923 meeting, is derived from the Latin words stella and fanum meaning "Shrine to the Stars", and originally referred specifically to the clubhouse, but has since come to refer to all of the club's land and buildings on the summit of Breezy Hill, west of downtown Springfield.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Stellafane Observatory
City
North Springfield
County
Windsor County
State
Vermont
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1977
NRIS reference number
77000107
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.27805, -72.51918
When was Stellafane Observatory listed on the National Register?

Stellafane Observatory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1977.

Where is Stellafane Observatory located?

Stellafane Observatory is located in North Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont at approximately 43.27805, -72.51918. See the map above.

Is Stellafane Observatory a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Stellafane Observatory is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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