Washburn Observatory in Madison, Wisconsin
Washburn Observatory in Madison is an attraction, Observatory Drive 1401. Washburn Observatory is also known as University of Wisconsin–Madison Washburn Observatory. Ⓦ.
- House Number
- 1401
- Street
- Observatory Drive
- Building Type
- university building
- Operator
- UW-Madison
- Tourism
- attraction
Streets nearby
Linden DriveLinden & Henry (WB), Linden & Henry (EB), Nancy Nicholas Hall Garage, Linden & N Charter (WB), Linden & Babcock (WB), Discovering Vitamins and Trace Minerals, Scientific Approach to Agriculture, Preventing Endemic Goiter, The Land Ethic, Babcock Dairy
550 ft
Observatory DriveCentral Campus Police, American Character, College Library, Robinson Map Library, Muir Knoll, Observatory & N Charter (WB), Observatory & Bascom (WB), WARF Office Building, Observatory & Elm (EB), Observatory & Elm (WB), Observatory & Natatorium (EB), Observatory & Natatorium (WB), Bucky's Varsity Meats, The Bakke Center, Observatory & Babcock (EB), Observatory & Babcock (WB), Revolutionizing Animal Reproduction, Observatory & Highland (EB), Observatory & Liz Waters (WB), Observatory Dr. & N. Charter, Observatory & Walnut (WB), Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Observatory & Walnut (EB), Observatory Hill Overlook, Babcock Drive & Observatory
0.1 mi
North Charter StreetN Charter & University (SB), Linden & N Charter (EB), N Charter & University (NB)
0.1 mi
Henry Mall0.2 mi
Tripp Circle0.2 mi
North Randall AvenueJimmy John's, N Randall & Regent (NB), N Randall & Engineering (NB)
0.2 mi
University AvenueUniversity & Segoe (EB), CVS Pharmacy, University & N Breese (EB), Starbucks
0.2 mi
Kronshage Drive0.3 mi
Artworks nearby
William Dempster Hoard0.1 mi
Boathouses nearby
Porter Boathouse0.2 mi
Buildings nearby
Agricultural Dean's Residence0.2 mi
Dormitories nearby
Waters Residence Hall0.1 mi
Carson Gulley Center0.1 mi
Tripp Residence Hall0.2 mi
Slichter Residence Hall0.2 mi
Adams Residence Hall0.2 mi
Humphrey Hall0.2 mi
Gilman House0.2 mi
Parking lots nearby
University Avenue Ramp0.2 mi
University buildings nearby
Nancy Nicholas Hall300 ft
Robert M. Lafollette School of Public Affairs350 ft
Agricultural Hall400 ft
Nutritional Sciences500 ft
William S. Middleton Office Building0.1 mi
King Hall0.1 mi
Bradley Memorial Building0.1 mi
Van Hise Hall0.1 mi
McArdle Building0.1 mi
Soils Building0.1 mi
Bardeen Medical Laboratories0.1 mi
School of Social Work Building0.1 mi
Stovall Building (Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene)0.1 mi
Microbial Sciences Building0.1 mi
Hiram Smith Hall Annex0.1 mi
Service Memorial Institute0.1 mi
Hiram Smith Hall0.1 mi
Agricultural Heating Station0.1 mi
Taylor Hall0.1 mi
Medical Sciences0.1 mi
Agricultural Engineering0.1 mi
Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building0.2 mi
William H. Sewell Social Sciences Building0.2 mi
Robert M. Bock Laboratories0.2 mi
Ingraham Hall0.2 mi
DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building0.2 mi
Moore Hall0.2 mi
Carillon Tower0.2 mi
DeLuca Biochemistry Building0.2 mi
Plant Sciences0.2 mi
| Named after | Cadwallader C. Washburn |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1881 |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Located in | Madison |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.astro.wisc.edu/the-public/public-observing-at-washburn/ |
| Key event | construction |
| Part of | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Railway | |
| Bus | |
| Streetcar |
| Bike path | |
| Bike lane on roadway | |
| Cycling allowed on bus lane | |
| Bicycle street | |
| Open to cyclists | |
| Open to cyclists, good path | |
| Cycling prohibited | |
| Cobblestone |
| Long-distance bike route | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance bike route |
| Path |
| Long-distance hiking trail | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance hiking trail | ||
| Pedestrians prohibited |