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 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.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-1940
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by tall grass and weeds.
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, between 1894-1930
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-1930
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with the smaller "Students' Observatory" visible to the left and a single house in the background.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1980
Chancellor Ross Pritchard receives a document from an unidentified person during a ceremony in the steps of of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, celebrating the Observatory's admission to the National Register of Historic Places.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1993
University of Denver physics professor Herschel Neumann and Womble chair of astronomy Robert Stencel hold a "Happy Anniversity" sign in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, to celebrate the observatory's 100th anniversary in 1993.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1980
Chancellor Ross Pritchard holds a certificate during a ceremony on the steps of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado celebrating the Observatory's admission to the National Register of Historic Places.
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