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Elgin National Watch Company Observatory

  • Also Known As: School District U-46 PlanetariumObservatory
  • Address: 312 Watch St
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Hunter, George Architect
1910/00/00 Elgin National Watch Company Owner

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Particulars for Elgin National Watch Company Observatory:
Sight Category Building
Area of Significance Commerce
Criteria Exemplar
Architectural Style Neoclassical
Historic Use Research Facility
Area of Significance Science



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 94000976
Resource Type:
Owner: Local
Architect: Hunter, George
Architectural Style: Classical revival
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Commerce, Science
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Significant Year: 1910
Historic Function: Education
Historic Sub-Function: Research facility
Current Function: Education
Current Sub-Function: Research facility

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