Astrophysical Observatory

Summary

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory located in the South Yard behind the south facade of the Smithsonian Institution Building. The Astrophysical Observatory is enclosed by a wooden fence. The Annex, also called the South Shed, is behind the Observatory. The Laboratory of Natural History, the old Agriculture Building, and the Washington Monument are visible in the background.

Subject

• United States National Museum
• Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
• Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)

Notes

• Also known as SA-756 and SIA2012-6502
• See also Record Unit 7005, Box 189, Folder 10 and Record Unit 95, Box 30A, Folder 20.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 12-492, Image No. SIA2012-6493

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1909

Restrictions & Rights

• No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
• No Known Copyright Restrictions

Topic

Form/Genre

Lantern slides

Local number

SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-6493]

Physical description

4 x 3.25;

Full Record

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