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 114 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957
Exterior view of the small "Students' Observatory" with Chamberlin Observatory in the background in Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1982
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1917
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957
Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
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."
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
An unidentified man speaks from a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado at the Observatory's 100th anniversary celebration in 1994.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
An unidentified man speaks at a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado at the observatory's 100th Anniversary Celebration.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
An unidentified man speaks from a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado at the observatory's 100th anniversary celebration.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
An unidentified man speaks to a crowd from a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado for the observatory's 100th anniversary celebration.
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