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Observatory, 1883 University Archives

Location

south end of Adelbert campus, near railroad tracks

Description

1-story building with dome

Constructed

ca. 1883-ca. 1883

Financing	Gift of unknown amount from Liberty E. Holden
Donors	Liberty E. Holden, friend

Occupants

1883?-?: Adelbert College

Uses

1883?-?: Research and teaching

Trivia

First University Circle observatory

This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.