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Metadata
Object ID |
M_1_213 |
Title |
[Halsted Observatory] |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Halsted Observatory, Princeton University, on University Place. General Nathaniel Halsted funded the construction of an observatory just after the end of the Civil War. Astronomy professor Stephen Alexander led the committee to plan and build the observatory, which was completed in 1869. It was used until the 1930s. |
Place |
Princeton, NJ |
Print size |
8" x 10" |
Subjects |
Buildings Universities & colleges Observatories Stone buildings Astronomy Trees Fences Vines |
People |
Halsted, N. Norris (Nathaniel Norris), 1816-1884 Alexander, Stephen, 1806-1883 |
Search Terms |
Princeton University Halsted Observatory University Place |
Notes |
In pencil on back of photo: M-1 Halsted Observatory where Hamilton Hall now stands |