Observatory

Observatory is a building in , . Observatory is situated nearby to the university , as well as near the town hall .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Loras College and Dubuque City Hall.

University
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is a private college in , United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and is the oldest post-secondary institution in the state of . is situated 1,100 feet southwest of Observatory.

Town hall
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is located in , United States. The building was designed by J.N. Moody after in and the Fulton Street Market in . is situated 2,700 feet east of Observatory.

Protected area
Photo: Jack Boucher, Public domain.
The is a historic building at 36 East 8th Street in , United States. Completed in 1858, the jail is an example of the uncommon Egyptian Revival style. is situated 3,900 feet southeast of Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dubuque and Port of Dubuque.

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, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in . A port on the upper , it is situated along scenic bluffs facing the river, and has its roots in a mining and trading settlement established in the area by -born entrepreneur Julien in 1788.

Neighborhood
The is the section of downtown , United States, that is immediately adjacent to the . The area was among the first areas settled in what became the City of Dubuque, and the State of .

Village
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is a city in , , United States. The population was 1,505 at the 2020 census, down from 1,704 in 2010. is located alongside the . is situated 2 miles southeast of Observatory.

Observatory

Latitude
42.50543° or 42° 30′ 20″ north
Longitude
-90.67783° or 90° 40′ 40″ west
Elevation
781 feet (238 metres)
Open location code
86JFG84C+5V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 367080079
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4869719
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