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Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory
| NRHP ID: 73002087 |
| NARA ID: 117692182 |
| Wikidata ID: Q5547051 |
| Wikpedia: Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory |
| Location (in/near): Washington, District of Columbia |
| Constructed: 1843 |
| Listed: 1973-07-02 |
| Role: Building |
| Significance region: State |
| Significance area(s): Architecture; Education; Science |
| Criteria: A (event); C (architecture/engineering) |
| Architect(s): James Curley |
| Architectural style(s): Greek Revival architecture |
Nearby
| Name | Direction/Distance (mi) |
|---|---|
| Healy Building, Georgetown University | → 0.3 |
| Potomac Palisades Site | ↙ 0.3 |
| Washington Canoe Club | ↘ 0.4 |
| Wetzell-Archbold Farmstead | ↖ 0.4 |
| Georgetown Academy for Young Ladies | → 0.4 |
| Capital Traction Company Union Station | ↘ 0.4 |
| Prospect House | → 0.4 |
| Potomac Boat Club | ↘ 0.5 |
| Quality Hill | → 0.5 |
| Bell, Alexander Graham, Laboratory | → 0.5 |
| Hillandale-Main Residence and Gatehouse | ↑ 0.5 |
| Western High School | ↗ 0.5 |
| Halcyon House | → 0.5 |
| Forrest-Marbury House | ↘ 0.6 |
| Key, Francis Scott, Bridge | ↘ 0.6 |
| Colony Hill Historic District | ↖ 0.6 |
| Georgetown Market | → 0.7 |
| Castle Gatehouse, Washington Aqueduct | ← 0.7 |
| Tudor Place | → 0.8 |
| Vigilant Firehouse | → 0.8 |
Data from United States Park Service and Wikidata