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The Patterson Park Observatory, commonly known as the Patterson Park Pagoda is a National Historic Landmark in Patterson Park, Baltimore City. It is situated on Hampstead Hill, where soldiers and citizens rallied in 1814 against the British invasion.

History
The Pagoda was designed in 1890 by Charles H. Latrobe who was the General Superintendent and Engineer under the The Park Commission, led along with architect George A. Frederick, who also designed Baltimore City Hall. . It was designed as a people's lookout tower with an Asian motif, inspired by Latrobe's fascination with the East.

Reopening
The Pagoda re-opened on April 25th, 2002 after a $500,00 total refurbishment.