Elgin National Watch Company Observatory

The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory is a historic building in , in the U.S. state of . It was built in 1910 to serve the Elgin National Watch Company two blocks to the west.
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  • Type: Observatory
  • Description: observatory in Illinois, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Observatorio de la Compañía Nacional de Relojes de Elgin”
  • Address: 312 Watch Street, Elgin, IL 60120

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Grand Victoria Casino Elgin and National Street/Elgin station.

Casino
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The is a riverboat casino in , United States, located about 40 mi west of . It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. is situated 1,700 feet west of Elgin National Watch Company Observatory.

Railway station
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National Street is one of three stations on 's Milwaukee District West Line in . The station is 36.0 miles away from , the eastern terminus of the line. is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Elgin National Watch Company Observatory.

Community center
is a 501 non-profit organization and the division of the YWCA. It is headquartered in , and focuses on women's empowerment. is situated 3,400 feet northwest of Elgin National Watch Company Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elgin Historic District and Elgin.

Neighborhood
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The is a set of 697 buildings in , . Of these, 429 contribute to the district's historical integrity. The district is the oldest portion of the city, and contains mostly residences and churches.

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is a city in known for its Victorian architecture and the Symphony Orchestra.

Town
is a village in , United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,865. In 2007, Money magazine named as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries. is situated 2½ miles south of Elgin National Watch Company Observatory.

Elgin National Watch Company Observatory

Latitude
42.03021° or 42° 1′ 49″ north
Longitude
-88.27375° or 88° 16′ 26″ west
Established
1910
Open location code
86JH2PJG+3G
Open­Street­Map ID
way 103653457
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­historic
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q5360045
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kiwanis Park and Watch Factory Depot.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care - Elgin and La Casa de Pollo Asado.

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