Stellafane Observatory
About Stellafane Observatory
Stellafane Observatory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1977. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Dec 20, 1989, one of 19 in Vermont. It was among the first 2 of Springfield’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its education, science and invention, at the national level. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isObservatory in Vermont, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 100 MB · National Archives↗1924 to today
- 1924Built, designed by Russell W. Porter
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1989Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 49 years
Finding Stellafane Observatory
South of North Springfield off Breezy Hill Rd., in Springfield, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Stellafane Observatory
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Stellafane Observatory
Is Stellafane Observatory on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1977 (Register number 77000107).
Is Stellafane Observatory a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 20, 1989. Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Stellafane Observatory?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Stellafane Observatory?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 100 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84286137 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.