Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory
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Location | 8700 River Park Dr., Parkville, Missouri |
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Coordinates | 39°11′24″N 94°40′45″W / 39.19000°N 94.67917°WCoordinates: 39°11′24″N 94°40′45″W / 39.19000°N 94.67917°W |
Area | 4.1 acres (1.7 ha) |
Built | 1896 |
Architect | Mattoon, A.M.; Breen, Charles Patrick |
Architectural style | Modified T Plan Observatory |
NRHP Reference # | 92000625 |
Added to NRHP | May 29, 1992 |
Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, also known as Park College Observatory, is a historic observatory located on the campus of Park University at Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1896, and is a variation of the "T"-plan observatory building style constructed of ashlar limestone blocks. It features an octagonal two-story domed tower.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.