An observatory is a place for observing, or studying, natural objects and events on Earth or in space. An astronomical observatory is a place to observe space. Scientists use this type of observatory to gather information about stars, planets, comets, and other things outside Earthâs atmosphere.
The early 1850âs were marked in national history as a period of great unrest, for these were the pre-Civil-war days with slavery a raging issue. However, this was a period of tremendous growth in the Territory of Minnesota and in Stillwater. The city was granted its charter in 1854 with John McKusick as first mayor.
1884 Minneapolis club. Professionalism crept into Minnesota baseball through the 1870s. In 1884, a fully professional minor league, the Northwestern League, had teams in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, and Winona.. Most of the clubs were on shaky financial ground and disbanded during the season.