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 172 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, circa 1910-1914, 1910-1914
One (1) 4 x 2.5 inches black and white photograph. Notation on back by donor: D.U. Observatory c. 1910 - 14.
University of Denver University Park Campus, between 1894-1909
Distant view of the University Park campus of the University of Denver (DU) in Denver, Colorado. Mountains are visible in the background. Identifiable structures include: Chamberlin Observatory, University Hall, and the Iliff School of Theology.
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