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University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0030.00013

Abstract

Chamberlin Observatory of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with a dirt road (later Warren Avenue) in the foreground. The observatory is on the National Register of Historic Places and is named for Humphrey B. Chamberlin, a local land developer who donated $50,000 toward the project. The observatory was designed by Denver astronomer Herbert A. Howe and the architect was Robert Sawyers Roeschlaub.

Dates

  • between 1894-1920

Creator

Digital Repository

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (photograph)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair 4 x 7 inches black and white 7 x 10 inches

General

reformatted digital

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Handwritten on back of mount: ''BLDGS, Chamberlin Observatory, date picture taken ?''

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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