1950s wing construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Side view of 1920s and 1950s wings.
November, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
1950s wing construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of 1950s wing showing three floors being constructed.
November, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
1950s wing construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of 1950s wing showing three floors being constructed.
November, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
1950s wing construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Photo taken from top floor of new wing in the direction of the Plaskett Dome. Dome visible in the background.
November, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
3 men in suits standing on DAO site
Observatory Hill
A picture of three unidentified men at an unknown location on Observatory Hill
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
ca. 1914
Closeup view of plateholder for taken images at the Newtonian focus
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
A picture of the plateholder for taking photographic images at the Newtonian focus. While the Plaskett telescope primarily took spectra, it could be configured to take images.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
1918
Completed 1950s Wing
Observatory Hill
Completed 1953 wing from S.W.
July, 1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Completed dome with the shutters closed
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
The completed dome with the shutters closed, four years after the public announcement of the project. The stairs leading to the dome are completed.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
1918
Completed dome with the shutters closed
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
The completed dome with the shutters closed, four years after the public announcement of the project. The stairs leading to the dome are completed.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
1918
Completed dome with the shutters open
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
A picture of the completed dome with the shutters open. The man standing in front of the entrance is Thomas Tenant Hutchison. Hutchison would join the staff of the observatory when it began operation. He maintained the telescope and dome as well as assisting night-time observers. There is also a dog on the ground besides Hutchison.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
1918
Completed dome with the shutters open
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
The completed dome with the shutters open, four years after the public announcement of the project. The stairs leading to the dome are completed.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
1918
Completed dome with workers on ground
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
A picture of the completed dome with 5 workers on the ground
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
ca. 1916
Completed dome with workers on scaffolding
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
A picture of the completed dome with two workers on scaffolding. Note what appears o be heavy rope around the shutters which are closed.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
ca. 1916
Completed dome with workers on scaffolding
Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope
A picture of the completed dome with two workers on scaffolding. Note what appears o be heavy rope around the shutters which are open.
Edgar Fleming
National Research Council Canada
ca. 1916
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of front door of 1920s wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Foundation and rock.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Foundation and basement of the new wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Brick walls being built for the new wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Contruction in front of the 1920s previous front door.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Contruction in front of the 1920s previous front entrance.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Ramp leading up to newly constructed brick wall.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of new wing after contrction of three floors.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of new wing after contrction of three floors.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of new wing after contrction of three floors.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Contruction in front of the 1920s previous front entrance.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Construction of second floor of new wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Ramp leading to the second floor of new wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
New addition of cedar siding and stucco. Truck parked outside.
Mar-53
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Previous front door of 1920s wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of new wing and truck parked on site.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Nearly complete 1950s wing as see from the front side.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Photo taken from top floor of new wing in the direction of the Plaskett Dome. Dome visible in the background.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Completed 1950s wing and parking lot on the front side of the building.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Old side entrance of 1920s wing and side view of 1950s wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
New addition of cedar siding and stucco.
Mar-53
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front side of 1950s wing. Construction of first floor.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Drawing of proposed 1950 wing.
1951-1953
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing
Observatory Hill, Construction
Removal of trees in front of 1950s wing.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing after removal of its front door.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing after removal of its front door.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing after removal of its front door.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing after removal of its front door. Photo taken from the road.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing during the demolition of its front porch and stairs.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Front entrance of 1920s wing during the demolition of its front porch and stairs.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph
Construction of 1950s wing-Showing foundation, pulling down of porch and concrete block construction
Observatory Hill, Construction
Foundation and rock.
September, 1952
National Research Council Canada
Photograph