Site preparation, broken rock being cleared by hand, water tower in background

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Title

Site preparation, broken rock being cleared by hand, water tower in background

Subject

Observatory Hill, construction

Description

Machines used during construction were steam-powered. This water tower was used to keep a supply of water on hand.

Creator

Edgar Fleming

Publisher

National Research Council Canada

Date

ca. 1915

Citation

Edgar Fleming, “Site preparation, broken rock being cleared by hand, water tower in background,” Herzberg Archives, accessed March 15, 2026, https://archival.astroherzberg.org/items/show/138.