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Telescope tube being hauled by horses up the observatory hill, viewed from behind with workman following cart
A picture of the telescope tube being hauled up the Observatory Hill road by a team of horses.
Part of telescope being hauled by team of horses up the observatory road
A picture of the lower part of the telescope being hauled up the Observatory Hill road by a team of horses. The hollow tube would attach to this piece which would be attached to the polar axis. The spectrograph would hange off one end.
Polar axis being chained to lifting equipment by workmen
A picture of the polar axis of the telescope being chained to a winch so that it can raised into the dome.
Polar axis beng removed from hauling cart
A picture of the polar axis being removed from the cart. To do this, the cart had to be dismantled
Polar axis and team of horses at top of Observatory Hill road
A picture of the polar axis on a horse-drawn wagon at the top of Observatory Hill.
Polar axis and team of horses travelling up the Observatory Hill road
A picture of the polar axis being hauled by a team of 12 horses. It is near the top of the hill, just before the Director's House. The mostly completed dome is visible through the trees. Is the person standing in front of the dome J.S. Plaskett?
Polar axis and team of horses travelling up the Observatory Hill road
A picture of the polar axis being hauled by a team of 12 horses. It is near the top of the hill, at the Director's House. The mostly completed dome is visible through the trees. Is the person standing in front of the dome J.S. Plaskett waiting for…
Polar axis and team of horses at hairpin turn on the Observatory Hill road
A picture of the polar axis and a team of horses at the hairpin curve on Observatory Hill road. It appears the teams of horses are being given a break before the next part of the ascent.
Polar axis on horse-drawn cart travelling along Glanford Avenue.
A picture of the polar axis on Glanford Avenue on its way to the observatory. The picture is taken looking northwest
Polar axis on horse-drawn cart posing for photo on Glanford Avenue
A picture of the polar axis on Glanford Avenue on its way to the observatory. The picture is taken looking northwest
Polar axis being hauled in a horse-drawn cart along Glanford Avenue towards DAO
A picture of the polar axis on Glanford Avenue on its way to the observatory. It is followed by a cart drawn by two horses and an automobile
Polar axis being hauled in a horse-drawn cart along Glanford Avenue towards DAO
A picture of the polar axis on Glanford Avenue on its way to the observatory. It is not clear what is in the cart being hauled by two horses. The picture is taken looking south
Polar axis on horse-drawn cart in front of Maywood Meat Market in Victoria
A picture of the polar axis of the telescope on a wagon drawn by 8 horses. The picture is taken on Douglas Street in front of the Maywood Meat Market located at the cornerof Douglas and Alpha. Notice the street car tracks on the road and that team of…
Railcars in Victoria containing telescope parts, telescope tube and steel structures
A picture of a railcar in Victoria carrying the telescope tube and various other parts of the telescope. The Victoria Feed Co. building is in the background. The railyard was located just west of Government street
Railcars in Victoria containing telescope parts, telescope tube and steel structures
A picture of a railcar in Victoria carrying the telescope tube and various other parts of the telescope. The Victoria Feed Co. building is in the background. The railyard was located just west of Government street
Dome room being covered by workmen on scaffolds, opening visible in lower half to move equipment
A picture of the partially covered upper dome with a man standing on scafolding. The large opening in the lower half of the dome is where they brought the pieces of the telescope into the dome.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the lower paneling more or less completed. The inner stairs that lead to the observing floor are clearly visible. There are two men visible, one standing on what will be the observing floor, and a second on a small…
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. A man is standing on theground in front of the dome
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. There appears to be snow on the ground around the bottom of the dome.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. The road up Observatory Hill is visible.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. There appears to be snow on the ground around the bottom of the dome.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. There appears to be snow on the ground around the bottom of the dome. Note the man standing on top of the dome.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed. There appears to be snow on the ground around the bottom of the dome.
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed
Dome steel structure assembled
A picture of the dome with the steel structure completed and the lower half of the outer paneling completed
Dome steel structure assembled, but without outer covering; view from distant outdoor staircase
A picture of dome with the steel structured assembled. The stairs with handrails indicate this was taken from the back of the Director's House.
Dome steel structure assembled, but without outer covering; crane, pier and water tower visible
A picture of the steel structure of the dome mostly completed. The cement pier is visible inside the dome, and a crane and the water tower are also visible.
Group photo of Dome assembly work crew in Victoria
A group image of the dome assembly crew. Note that the two engineers, one holding the blueprints, are clean compared to the workers. This picture was taken inside the dome.
Director's House finished
A picture of the completed house with the completed dome in the background. The landscaping at the front of the house is completed
Director's House finished
A picture of the completed house with the completed dome in the background. The landscaping at the front of the house is closer to being completed
Director's House finished
A picture of the completed house with the almost completed dome in the background. The landscaping at the front of the house is underway
Site preparation for Director's House on Little Saanich Mountain
A picture of the construction of what would become the Director's house on Observatory Hill. The north pier of the telescope is visible in the background
Telescope Tube on rail tracks outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory ready for shipping to Victoria
Telescope Tube with engineer outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory ready for shipping to Victoria
Telescope Tube on rail tracks outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory.
Telescope assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
J.S. Plaskett standing beside assembled telescope inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory with J.S. Plaskett standing beside it.
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the telescope being assembled inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Mirror cover inside telescope's tube at Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A great picture looking down the tube of the telescope at the mirror cover. The cover was very important for protecting the mirror from the elements and from anything being accidently dropped onto it.
Polar Axis on blocks with machinist, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the completed polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Polar Axis on blocks with engineer, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Polar Axis on blocks, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the partially disassembled polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Polar Axis on blocks, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (side view)
A picture of the polar axis of the telescope out side of the Warner & Swasey factory. The polar axis is accurately aligned to the axis of Earth's rotation so that the telescope can properl;y track stars.
Wooden telescope model on top of filing cabinet
A picture of a early wooden model of the telescope and part of the dome structure. This is likely sitting in the offices of the Warner & Swasey Co. who built the telescope.
Family sitting on DAO site with small telescope set up
A picture of a family with a small refractor telescope on a tripod. The views from Observatory Hill attracted people