Built in 1891-1892 by local contractor Cornelius Sheehan, the Patterson Park Observatory was the brainchild of designer Charles H. Latrobe. This beloved structure is known to most locals simply as “The Pagoda.” The four-story tower stands 60 feet tall and is constructed of iron, glass, and wood. It stands on Hampstead Hill, a key battlement during the Battle for Baltimore in 1814. The uppermost deck offers breathtaking views in all directions, including the downtown skyline and inner harbor, the Patapsco River, Sparrows Point, the Key Bridge, Fort Carroll, and Fort…
