Allegheny Observatory

Summary

Allegheny Observatory is an astronomical observatory^[1]. It draws 84 Wikipedia views per month (astronomical_observatory category, ranking #38 of 345).^[2]

Key Facts

• Allegheny Observatory is located in Pittsburgh^[3].
• Allegheny Observatory is in the country of United States^[4].
• Allegheny Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory^[5].
• Allegheny Observatory's architect is recorded as Thorsten E. Billquist^[6].
• Allegheny Observatory is operated by University of Pittsburgh^[7].
• Allegheny Observatory's architectural style is recorded as Neoclassical architecture^[8].
• The location of Allegheny Observatory was Riverview Park^[9].
• Allegheny Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Allegheny Observatory^[10].
• 1900 marks the founding of Allegheny Observatory^[11].
• Allegheny Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'latitude': 40.4825, 'longitude': -80.0208}^[12].
• Allegheny Observatory's official website is recorded as https://pitt.edu/~aobsvtry/^[13].
• Allegheny Observatory's heritage designation is recorded as National Register of Historic Places listed place^[14].
• Allegheny Observatory's heritage designation is recorded as Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark^[15].
• Allegheny Observatory's street address is recorded as 159 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214^[16].

Body

Founding

1900 marks the founding of Allegheny Observatory^[11].

Operations

Allegheny Observatory is operated by University of Pittsburgh^[7].

Why It Matters

Allegheny Observatory draws 84 Wikipedia views per month (astronomical_observatory category, ranking #38 of 345).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[17] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[18]