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]
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Cornerstone for Chamberlin Observatory in 1890.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76).
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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 39 Collections and/or Records:
A labor of love : the story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Chapter 3, Chamberlin Observatory, 1997
Chapter 3 covers the years 1888-1894.
A labor of love : the story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Part 1 & 2, 1997
Part 1 & 2 cover the years 1858-1888.
Herbert A. Howe 1892 Diary, 1892
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1893 Diary, 1893
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1894 Diary, 1894
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1895 Diary, 1895
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1896 Diary, 1896
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1898 Diary, 1898
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1899 Diary, 1899
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.
Herbert A. Howe 1900 Diary, 1900
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