Astrophysical Observatory in South Yard

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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

  • Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
  • South Yard

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7005, Box 189, Folder: 10 and Record Unit 95, Box 30A, Folder: 20

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1909

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Grounds
  • Washington Monument (Washington, D.C.)

Place

Washington Monument (Washington, D.C.)

Form/Genre

  • Photographic print
  • Exterior

ID Number

78-6578 or SA-756

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exterior; Medium: Photographic print

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