Maxwell Hall, Tuscaloosa

Name: Maxwell Hall
Address: Tuscaloosa, United States

#25 among attractions in Tuscaloosa

Greek Revival architecture, Observatories and planetariums

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The Old University of Alabama Observatory, now known as Frederick R. Maxwell Hall, was an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Although no longer used as an observatory, the building has been restored and preserved. It currently houses the university's Collaborative Arts Research Initiative, an interdisciplinary, arts-focused research engine driven by the interests of faculty from across the University. By facilitating collaborations across disciplines, CARI maximizes the impact of faculty arts research, while enriching the University, local, and regional communities. Significant for its architectural and historical importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 1972. ()

Established: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 33°12'40"N, 87°33'0"W

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Maxwell Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Paul W. Bryant Museum, Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Denny Chimes.

~1210 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
6 min walk • Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States, on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. It is the home field of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the Southeastern Conference. Opened 93 years ago in 1929, it was originally named Denny Stadium in honor of George H.
0.9 miSE
Museum
Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Paul W. Bryant Museum is a shrine to the rich history of University of Alabama football, paying homage to its legendary coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Established in 1988, the museum has become a must-visit destination for...
1 miW
Park, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa
25 min walk • The Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District is a historic district which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 50 contributing buildings on 27 acres, including the historic city hall of Tuscaloosa.
~1230 ftE
Tower
Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa
6 min walk • Denny Chimes is a 115-foot tall campanile tower on the south side of The Quad at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The tower was named in honor of George H. Denny, who served as university president from 1912 to 1936 and then again from 1941 through 1942. It is equipped with a 25-bell carillon.
0.8 miW
Museum
Queen City Pool and Pool House, Tuscaloosa
21 min walk • The Queen City Pool and Pool House, also known as the Queen City Pool, is a historic bathhouse and swimming pool located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
0.8 miW
Greek Revival architecture
United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa
20 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse is a building in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama that houses the United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the U.S.
~1960 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Gallalee Hall, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • The University of Alabama Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The new domed observatory was built atop Gallalee Hall, completed in 1949. It replaced the Old Observatory, which had been in use from 1849 until the 1890s.
~1920 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum
Alabama Museum of Natural History, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • The Alabama Museum of Natural History is the state's natural history museum, located in Smith Hall at the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The oldest museum in the state, it was founded in 1831.
~1980 ftW
Park
Caplewood Drive Historic District, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • Caplewood Drive Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It included 37 contributing buildings out of a total of about 45 buildings, on 11 acres.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
17 min walk • The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the flagship of the University of Alabama System.
0.5 miW
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Audubon Place Historic District, Tuscaloosa
13 min walk • The Audubon Place Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a 5.4 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It includes all 37 homes on Audubon Place, a curved cul-de-sac street entered off University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa...

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Which popular attractions are close to Maxwell Hall?

Nearby attractions include Angelo Bruno Business Library, Tuscaloosa (2 min walk), McLure Education Library, Tuscaloosa (2 min walk), Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa (6 min walk), Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, Tuscaloosa (7 min walk).

How to get to Maxwell Hall by public transport?

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Tuscaloosa Trolley (25 min walk)