McMillin Observatory

Entry created by John H. Herrick April 13, 1972.John H. Herrick Archives: Documenting Structures at The Ohio State UniversityThe University Archives has determined that this item is of continuing value to OSU's history.The McMillin Observatory was located at 236 West 12th Avenue. This structure was officially named "Emerson McMillin Astronomical Observatory" by the Board of Trustees on April 10, 1895. It was also known as the Emerson McMillin Observatory, the Astronomical Observatory, The Observatory, and the Perk. Obs