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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 172 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

Audience in Observatory Park, 1956 September

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00008
Abstract

A large audience of unidentified persons sits in chairs set up on the grass to listen to an astronomy presentation near Chamberlin Observatory in Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1956 September

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

Comet d'Arrest Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of Comet d'Arrest viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1894-2008

Comet Paraskevopoulos Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of Comet Paraskevopoulos viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1941

Early Campus, between 1894-1915

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0019
Abstract

Black and white print of bird's-eye view of the University Park area in its early years of development.

Dates: between 1894-1915

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