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$3M restoration of Cincinnati Observatory nears completion
The Cincinnati Observatory, one of the nation’s oldest, nears final completion of a $3 million restoration begun in 1969. The last phase, about $60,000, finishes May with wood floor refinishing and matching bookcases. The project emphasizes historical accuracy and education for visitors, including 20,000 yearly attendees.
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Cincy Observatory
Cincinnati
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Cincinnati Observatory
Wee
John Vente
Craig Niemi
Adams
Ierest
Niemi
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National Weather Service
Ormsby Macknight Mitchel
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Jom Burns
Perkins Observatory
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