Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, also known as Park College Observatory, is a historic observatory located on the campus of Park University at Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1896, and is a variation of the "T"-plan observatory building style constructed of ashlar limestone blocks. It features an octagonal two-story domed tower. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The observatory burned down in 1999 and was subsequently razed. See also List of astronomical observatories References Astronomical observatories in Missouri University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri School buildings completed in 1896 Buildings and structures in Platte County, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Platte County, Missouri