Astrophysical Observatory in South Yard
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Form/Genre: Photographic print
Date: 1909
Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7005, Box 189, Folder: 10 and Record Unit 95, Box 30A, Folder: 20
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.
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7005, Box 189, Folder: 10 and Record Unit 95, Box 30A, Folder: 20
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1909
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78-6578 or SA-756
Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exterior; Medium: Photographic print