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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.
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 Observatory Road
Road clear of rocks and man seen walking along the road in the distance.
Construction of Observatory Road
Road clear of rocks.
Construction of Observatory Road
Clearing away blasted rock to create a path for roadway.
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
Front end loader clearing blasted rock.
Observatory Road before Construction
Unpaved Observatory Road between dense forest on the 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, 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.
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.
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
Observatory Hill road with , detailed view of edging
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, excellent detailed view of road bed and deep edging
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, detailed view of shoulder showing edge of road bed
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, general view through an open area
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of hairpin turn from inside edge, showing rock edging detail
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of hairpin turn from outer edge
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of shoulder and edge of road bed
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of tire tracks going up hill towards a cut in the road
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of tire tracks going up the hill past rock cliff
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site
Observatory Hill road, view of tire tracks going up the hill
A picture of the road going up Observatory Hill. The Province of British Columbia paid for the road as their contribution to the telescope project. The Province also gave $10,000 for the purchase of the site