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1983.10.9593
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University of Washington observatory and chimes tower, Seattle, circa 1913
Order an ImageThe university's observatory was built in 1895 using sandstone left over from building Denny Hall. Features included an 1891 six-inch refracting telescope and Civil War cannonballs on which the glass dome rotated. The taller structure was built in 1904 as a water tower and became a chimes tower in 1914. The twelve bells were donated by Col. A.J. Blethen, the publisher of the Seattle Times. Students who disliked Blethen's sometimes unscrupulous business practices protested the acceptance of the gift, but were overruled by the regents. The tower burned down in 1949.
Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. Campus
Photographer's Reference Number: 26528
Caption information source: University of Washington.
Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. Campus
Photographer's Reference Number: 26528
Caption information source: University of Washington.
ID Number: 1983.10.9593
Date: Circa 1913
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.9593
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Education
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