About Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory

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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. The observatory burned down in 1999 and was subsequently razed.

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Park College Circle, Parkville, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America, 64152

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