National Register of Historic Places
University of Illinois Observatory
University of Illinois Observatory is a historic place in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89002466.
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University of Illinois Observatory
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About this place
What is University of Illinois Observatory?
The University of Illinois Astronomical Observatory, located at 901 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, was built in 1896, and was designed by Charles A. Gunn. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1986, and on December 20, 1989, was designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Listing details
- Name
- University of Illinois Observatory
- City
- Urbana
- County
- Champaign County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- December 20, 1989
- NRIS reference number
- 89002466
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.10521, -88.22618
When was University of Illinois Observatory listed on the National Register?
University of Illinois Observatory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989.
Where is University of Illinois Observatory located?
University of Illinois Observatory is located in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois at approximately 40.10521, -88.22618. See the map above.
Is University of Illinois Observatory a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. University of Illinois Observatory is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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