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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 188 Collections and/or Records:

Herbert A. Howe 1889 Diary, 1889

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00011
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1889 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1889

Herbert A. Howe 1890 Diary, 1890

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00012
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1890 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1890

Herbert A. Howe 1891 Diary, 1891

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00013
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1891 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1891

Herbert A. Howe 1892 Diary, 1892

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00014
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1892 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1892

Herbert A. Howe 1893 Diary, 1893

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00015
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1893 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1893

Herbert A. Howe 1894 Diary, 1894

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00016
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1894 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, completion of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1894

Herbert A. Howe 1895 Diary, 1895

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00017
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1895 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1895

Herbert A. Howe 1896 Diary, 1896

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00018
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1896 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1896

Herbert A. Howe 1898 Diary, 1898

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00019
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1898 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1898

Herbert A. Howe 1899 Diary, 1899

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00020
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1899 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1899

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Archival Object 186
Collection 2
 
Subject
Colorado 172
Denver (Colo.) 172
Built environment 113
College buildings 113
Astronomical observatories 112