Exact federal listing answer
Is University of Illinois Observatory on the National Register?
Yes · NPS status: Listed
Yes. Reference 89002466 is listed.
Yes. The U.S. National Park Service listed-properties dataset through May 22, 2026 identifies University of Illinois Observatory as Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference 89002466.
Federal statusListed
National Register reference89002466
Listed dateDecember 20, 1989
Property categoryBuilding
Published address901 S. Mathews Ave.
LocalityUrbana, Champaign County, Illinois
Significance levelNational
Published acreage0.9
Exact answer boundaryThis confirms the named federal record only.
It does not prove that another address lies inside this property or district, establish local landmark status, decide preservation review, define a legal boundary, or describe ownership or current condition.
Why the wording is date-boundedThe answer reflects the NPS dataset published through May 22, 2026 and a live NPS GIS Listed-status cross-check made September 20, 2026. NPS notes that spatial points and polygons may need correction and are not legal documents.
Additional published fields
Areas of significance: ENGINEERING, EDUCATION, SCIENCE.
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