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Smith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House, Geneva

#10 among attractions in Geneva

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Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 42°52'16"N, 76°59'25"W
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Geneva United States

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    Geneva Transit Hub 12 min walk
    Lines 255 • 261 • 296 • 298
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Smith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Smith's Opera House, Washington Street Cemetery, First Baptist Church.

  • st peters episcopal church geneva~1870 ftE
    Church

    St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Geneva

    10 min walk • The original St. Peter's began as an Episcopal mission established in 1853. Bishop William H. DeLancey appointed Dr. James Rankine, who conducted services in a small wooden chapel in 1861. He served as first rector of the new St.

  • smiths opera house geneva0.5 miSE
    Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Opera

    Smith's Opera House, Geneva

    14 min walk • Smith Opera House, also known as the Geneva Theater, the Smith, and Smith's Opera House, is a historic theater building located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. It was constructed in 1894 and is a 3+1⁄2-story, detached brick-and-stone building. It was built by one of Geneva's most respected citizens, William Smith.

  • washington street cemetery geneva0.6 miS
    Cemetery

    Washington Street Cemetery, Geneva

    16 min walk • Washington Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. The cemetery was laid out in 1832 and the entry is distinguished by a handsome cast iron arch dating from the 1840s / 1850s.

  • first baptist church geneva~830 ftE
    Church, Romanesque architecture

    First Baptist Church, Geneva

    5 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. The church was constructed in 1893-1894 and is an example of Romanesque Revival style.

  • geneva0.6 miN
    City

    Geneva

    15 min walk • Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. It is at the northern end of Seneca Lake; all land portions of the city are within Ontario County; the water portions are in Seneca County. The population was 13,261 at the 2010 census.

  • geneva downtown commercial historic district0.4 miSE
    Romanesque architecture, Greek Revival architecture

    Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District, Geneva

    11 min walk • Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Geneva, Ontario County, New York. It encompasses 83 contributing buildings in the central business district of Geneva.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Smith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Geneva (5 min walk), St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Geneva (10 min walk), Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District, Geneva (11 min walk), Smith's Opera House, Geneva (14 min walk).

How to get to Smith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House:

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  • Geneva Transit Hub • Lines: 255, 261, 296, 298 (12 min walk)

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