Astrophysical Observatory and Smithsonian Institution Building

Summary

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory located in the South Yard behind the south facade of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle. 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
• Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

• Also known as SIA2012-6493, SIA2012-6502, and 78-6578.
• Featured in the "Torch," August 1975.
• See also Record Unit 7005, Box 189, Folder 10
• Record Unit 95, Box 71
• Record Unit 95, Box 30A, Folder 20
• SIA Acc. 12-492, Box 03

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: August 1975, Image No. SA-756

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 Copyright - United States

Topic

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [SA-756]

Physical description

8 x 10;

Full Record

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