Ladd Observatory, Providence

Name: Ladd Observatory
Address: 210 Doyle Ave, Providence, 02906, United States
Telephone: +1 401-863-2323

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Ladd Observatory is an astronomical observatory at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1891 it was primarily designed for student instruction and also research. The facility operated a regional timekeeping service. It was responsible for the care and calibration of clocks on campus including one at Carrie Tower and another that rang the class bell at University Hall. Meteorological observations were made there from the time the building opened using recording weather instruments. ()

Established: 21 October 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 41°50'20"N, 71°23'57"W

Address

210 Doyle AveBlackstoneProvidence 02906 United States

Contact

+1 401-863-2323

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Ladd Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prospect Terrace Park, RISD Museum, Governor Henry Lippitt House, Avon Cinema.

0.7 miSW
Park, Lookout, View point
Prospect Terrace Park, Providence
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0.9 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
Governor Henry Lippitt House, Providence
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0.7 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Avon Cinema, Providence
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0.8 miSW
Church
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
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0.7 miS
Church
Central Congregational Church, Providence
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0.8 miS
Theater
Rites and Reason Theatre, Providence
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0.8 miNW
Cemetery
North Burial Ground, Providence
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Skyscraper
Sciences Library, Providence
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0.8 miSW
Georgian architecture, Historical place, Tower
Old State House, Providence
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0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Stimson Avenue Historic District, Providence
18 min walk • The Stimson Avenue Historic District is a residential historic district on the east side of Providence, Rhode Island. It includes all of Stimson Avenue and Diman Place, as well as adjacent properties on Angell Street on the south and Hope Street on the west, forming a relatively compact rectangular area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ladd Observatory open?

Ladd Observatory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ladd Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Olney Street–Alumni Avenue Historic District, Providence (6 min walk), Doyle Avenue Historic District, Providence (6 min walk), Freeman Plat Historic District, Providence (7 min walk), Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, Providence (11 min walk).

How to get to Ladd Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ladd Observatory:

Train

Providence (26 min walk)

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (28 min walk)
Exchange Terrace Stop X • Lines: 54, 59x, 61x (29 min walk)