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Site preparation, clearing rock
Once there was a road to the top of Observatory Hill, construction on the telescope began. The first task is to prepare the site by removing trees and leveling the area.
Site preparation, clearing rock, water tower in background
Once there was a road to the top of Observatory Hill, construction on the telescope began. The first task is to prepare the site by removing trees and leveling the area.
Site preparation, men clearing rock with picks shovels and wheelbarrows
Once there was a road to the top of Observatory Hill, construction on the telescope began. The first task is to prepare the site by removing trees and leveling the area.
Site preparation, wheelbarrow on planks in foreground, Prospect Lake visible
Once there was a road to the top of Observatory Hill, construction on the telescope began. The first task is to prepare the site by removing trees and leveling the area.
Site preparation, view of broken rock and crude wooden forms started
Once there was a road to the top of Observatory Hill, construction on the telescope began. The first task is to prepare the site by removing trees and leveling the area.
Site preparation, broken rock being cleared by hand, water tower in background
Machines used during construction were steam-powered. This water tower was used to keep a supply of water on hand.
Steam water pump drawing water from well on West Saanich Rd.
The water used during construction was obtained from a well drilled on the site. This proved to be more practical than hauling water up the hill.
Pier, assembling steel frame work, showing crane tower and partially formed pier
A picture showing the massive concrete pier under construction. The lower part of the north pier has been poured and the metal frame of the form for the upper part is visible
Pier, pile of steel for pier frame work, showing crane tower and top of pier
A picture showing the massive concrete pier under construction. The lower part of the north pier has been poured and the metal frame of the form for the upper part is visible. The structure for raising the metal frame pieces is to the left. This was…
Pier, front view of lower half cemented, with wood forms, top half showing steel work
A picture showing the massive concrete pier under construction. The lower part of the north pier has been poured and the metal frame of the form for the upper part is visible.
Pier, edge view of cement with wood forms in place, water tower and crane tower
A picture showing the massive concrete pier under construction. The lower part of the north pier has been poured and the metal frame of the form for the upper part is visible. The water tower is visible in the backgroud
Pier, edge view of cement with wood forms in place, men mixing cement
Men mixing cement are visible in this picture. The bucjets of concrete needed to be raised up and poured into the finished forms.
Pier, excellent view showing wood forms, steel structure, rock pile, and cement shute
In this picture ths shute used to move concrete into the completed forms.
Pier, lower half cement, upper half with wood forms, dome perimeter forms started
In this picture the lower parts of both the north and south piers (combined in one piece) is completed and the forms for both piers appears to be completed. The water tower is visible in the background
Pier, lower half cement, upper half with wood forms, dome perimeter forms, other side
In this picture the lower parts of both the north and south piers (combined in one piece) is completed and the forms for both piers appears to be completed.
Pier, closeup of cement arch way
This picture provides a good view of the archway between the two pieres. This archway is a notable feature when one is inside the completed telescope and dome.
Pier, finished, low viewpoint showing dome perimeter form
A picture of the completed piers. Visible is the large concrete pad on which the pier structure sits. This is hidden below the floor in the completed building.
Pier, finished, elevated viewpoint showing pier on cement pad, workmen on pier
A picture of the completed piers with three men that gives a sense of the scale. The concrete floor of the building is also completed in this picture.
Pier, finished, distant view with tall ladder leaning against pier
A distant view of the completed piers. A long long ladded is standing against the pier.
Construction of Observatory Road
Front end loader clearing blasted rock.
Construction of Observatory Road
Blasting rock to create pathway for new road.
Construction of Observatory Road
Front end loaders and workers examining blasted rock.
Construction of Observatory Road
Blasting rock to create pathway for new road.
Construction of Observatory Road
Clearing away blasted rock to create a path for roadway.
Construction of Observatory Road
Road clear of rocks.
Construction of Observatory Road
Road clear of rocks and man seen walking along the road in the distance.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road. Hair-pin turn.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road. Hair-pin turn.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Construction of DAO Road
Cleared path in preparation of paving Observatory Hill Road.
Floor plans for 1950s wing
Architectural floor plans of sub-basement floor of 1950s wing.
Floor plans for 1950s wing
Architectural floor plans of basement floor of 1950s wing.
Floor plans for 1950s wing
Architectural floor plans of the entire 1950s wing.
Floor plans for 1950s wing
Architectural floor plans of second floor of 1950s wing.
Floor plans for 1950s wing
Architectural floor plans of first floor of 1950s wing.
Construction of 1950s wing
Removal of front door of 1920s wing.
Construction of 1950s wing
Foundation and rock.
Construction of 1950s wing
Foundation and basement of the new wing.
Construction of 1950s wing
Brick walls being built for the new wing.
Construction of 1950s wing
Contruction in front of the 1920s previous front door.
Construction of 1950s wing
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.