Harvard College Observatory as it appeared in the 1920's when Harlow Shapley first became director

Harvard College Observatory as it appeared in the 1920's when Harlow Shapley first became director. The brick building to the left housed the collection of photgraphic plates; but in 1932 the much larger Building "D" was added for this purpose just in front. The dome of 15-inch telescope, once a twin for the largest refractor in the world, was flanked at the back by the Observatory residence and in the front by the Library, Building "A"., Credit Line: AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Shapley Collection
Abstract/Description: Harvard College Observatory as it appeared in the 1920's when Harlow Shapley first became director. The brick building to the left housed the collection of photgraphic plates; but in 1932 the much larger Building "D" was added for this purpose just in front. The dome of 15-inch telescope, once a twin for the largest refractor in the world, was flanked at the back by the Observatory residence and in the front by the Library, Building "A".
Subject(s): Observatories
Institution building
Outdoors
Cameras
Reflecting telescopes
Telescopes
Academic libraries
Harvard College Observatory
Date Created: circa 1920
Credit Line: AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Shapley Collection
Catalog ID: Harvard College Observatory H3