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Ladd Observatory
Where Lovecraft studied the stars, given access to the telescope at a young age he spent many nights under it’s gaze.
Notes
- The observatory was presented to Brown University on October 21, 1891.
- Lovecraft came here as young as the age of (x)
- Developed a “permanent crink in his neck” from the telescope
- A inspiration for the cosmic foundations of his most famous stories.
- He was interested in Astronomy since the age of (x) and his mother purchased him a telescope
- Stopped coming here after his breakdown
Quotes
- (Letter to Reinhardt Kleiner, 16 November 1916) "The late Prof. Upton of Brown, a friend of the family, gave me the freedom of the college obseratory, (Ladd Observatory) & I came & went there at will on my bicycle. Ladd Observatory tops a considerable eminence about a mile from the house. I used to walk up Doyle Avenue with my wheel, but when returning would have a glorious coast down it."
Photos
Wayland Square (start of driving tour)
Wayland Square (start of driving tour)
Wayland Sq
2
PersonalWayland Square
Blackstone Park, Seekonk River & River drive.
Blackstone Park, Seekonk River & River drive.
Where the Seekonk meets the east Side.
6 & 7
PersonalWayland Square
Moses Brown (CDW) & Hope High School
Moses Brown (CDW) & Hope High School
324 Hope St.
12 & 13
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Prospect Terrace (Start+Finish of the Walking Tour)
Prospect Terrace (Start+Finish of the Walking Tour)
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Joseph Curwens Townhouse (torn down)
Joseph Curwens Townhouse (torn down)
Demolished
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