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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, 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, 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, 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.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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…
Polar axis and other parts sitting on the observing floor
A picture of the polar axis and other partds sitting on the observing floor between the two piers. The telescope tube is visible in the background
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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 hoisted into place
A picture of the polar axis, drive gear and bearings assembled ready to be hoisted into place on top of the two piers. A workman is sitting on the top.
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 in its final position on pier
A picture of the polar axis blocked into its final position on top of the two piers
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 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, 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.
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…
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 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 ready to be hoisted from floor of dome into position on the pier
A picture of the polar axis of the telescope ready to be hoisted from the ground floor up to the observing floor. The bottom structure to which the telescope tube will be attached is in the background.
Polar axis rigged for hoisting into place
A picture of the fully assembled polar axis rigged and ready to be hoisted into place on top of the two telescope piers
Polar axis sitting on the observing floor
A picture of the polar axis sitting on the observing floor between the two piers. The telescope tube is visible in the background
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
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
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
Telescope aiming north, view of lower part of telescope with man standing in background
A picture of the lower part of the completed telescope. The electrical panel is attached to the south pier. Thomas Tenant Hutchison has his arm on the declination counter-weight. Hutchison would join the staff of the observatory when it began…
Telescope aiming north/west, view of entire telescope including elevator platform at top of tube, viewed from east
A picture of the telescope fully assembled and all wooden supports removed. The Newtonian platform is visible in the upper right.
Telescope assembled
A picture of the telescope fully assembled and all wooden supports removed. Thomas Tenant Hutchison is standing on the right ascension gear. Hutchison would join the staff of the observatory when it began operation. He maintained the telescope and…
Telescope assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope being assembled by workmen
A picture of three men working on assembling the telescope. It appears as if they are attaching the declination axis to the polar axis.
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the telescope being assembled inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope close to complete assembly
A picture of the telescope close to complete assembly. The wooden braces are still in position. This is a view from the declination drive side
Telescope close to complete assembly
A picture of the telescope close to complete assembly. The wooden braces are still in position. This is a view from the telescope tube side.