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Oak Ridge Observatory - Tele Building 12"
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Oak Ridge Observatory - Tele Building 12"

Address40, Pinnacle Road, Harvard, MA, United States of America, 01451
Site Number490C
Alternate Names George R. Agassiz Station
Building Root Number 04211
Architect (Original)
Land Acquired 1931
Building Acquired 1932
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named for its function.Historical NotesThe Oak Ridge Observatory was operated by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. It was established in 1933 and ceased operation in 2005. At one time it operated the largest optical telescope east of Texas in the United States.
Additional Information
“Harvard to Build New Observatory Station.” Cambridge Tribune, 31 Oct. 1931, p. 4.
“Site Given Harvard for New Observatory.” Cambridge Chronicle, 30 Oct. 1931, p. 5.