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1. St. George Campus

   1. Buildings

      1. Louis B. Stewart Observatory | SO

         12 Hart House Circle
         Toronto, ON M5S 3J9

         SO | Building #120

         The Louis B. Stewart Observatory is a historical observatory that was constructed in 1840. In 1853, the observatory was expanded by the Canadian government and served as the country's primary meteorological station and official timekeeper for over fifty years. The observatory is considered the birthplace of Canadian astronomy.