Chamberlin Observatory
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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 108 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-1930
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with three early houses of the University Park neighborhood in the background.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1980
12-page booklet describing the history of the Chamberlin Observatory at the University of Denver.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1891-1892
Printout of digital images of monochrome prints of exterior views of the construction of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1900-1930
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1920-2008
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, seen from the northeast.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1994
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1994
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with the smaller "Students' Observatory" in the foreground.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1913
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, showing engraved cornerstone on southeast corner which reads, ''Presented to the University of Denver by H. B. Chamberlin, Erected A.D. 1890.'', and metal plaque reading "City and County of Denver Landmark, Landmark Preservation Commission".
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
Exterior detail view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, showing the carved lintel over the south entrance which reads "Chamberlin Observatory. Robert S. Roeschlaub Architect."
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