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Chamberlin Observatory

 Organization

Scope Note

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 188 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1990-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0031.00029
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1990-2008

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1976

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0031.00030
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, at sunset.

Dates: 1976

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of the small "Students' Observatory" with Chamberlin Observatory in the background in Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1957

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1982

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1917

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1917

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00004
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1957

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1957

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1997 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with construction workers repainting the dome in 1997.

Dates: 1997 July

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1997 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with workers repainting the dome.

Dates: 1997 July

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1996 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0032.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1996 May

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 186
Collection 2
 
Subject
Colorado 172
Denver (Colo.) 172
Built environment 113
College buildings 113
Astronomical observatories 112