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Chamberlin Observatory

 Organization

Scope Note

Use for: University of Denver. Chamberlin Observatory.

Biography

Ground Breaking for Chamberlin Observatory (H.B. Chamberlin, donor; Cost, about $40,000) in June 13, 1888.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76); Steve Fisher, "University Park's Utopian Start," University of Denver magazine, Winter 2008; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Certificate. [U123.01.0002.0016]

Biography

Cornerstone for Chamberlin Observatory in 1890.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76).

Biography

Chamberlin Observatory completed in 1894.

Biography

University of Denver Bulletin, Vol. 24, No. 4, April, 1923, page 15.

Biography

On March 27, 1980, Chamberlin Observatory is added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Citation:
University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. NHRP Certificate.

Found in 113 Collections and/or Records:

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1965-1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0026.00009
Abstract Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is from overhead and slightly to the south and includes an area extending north to Iowa Avenue, west to Race Street, south to Wesley Avenue, and east to Monroe Street. Campus buildings visible in the photo include University of Denver Stadium, the Fieldhouse, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, University Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, Chamberlin Observatory, Mary Reed Building, Carnegie...
Dates: between 1965-1975

Albert Recht with Student at Chamberlin Observatory, circa 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00015
Abstract

University of Denver astronomy professor Albert Recht looks at a telescope with a female student inside Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1957

Astronomy Students Using Telescope in Chamberlin Observatory, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00012
Abstract

A male student looks through the telescope inside Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, while a female student looks on.

Dates: 1947

Campus Observatory Park, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0006.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado. The image shows the Chamberlin Observatory to the right and a house in the background on the left side.

Dates: circa 1910

Staff Astronomer Observing Occultation from Chamberlin Observatory, circa 1965

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00013
Abstract

A member of the staff of the Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado looks through the observatory's telescope observe an occultation.

Dates: circa 1965

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1957

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1997 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with construction workers repainting the dome in 1997.

Dates: 1997 July

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1997 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with workers repainting the dome.

Dates: 1997 July

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1996 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1996 May

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1940-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00009
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with the smaller "Students' Observatory" in the foreground.

Dates: between 1940-2008

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