Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
M_1_217 |
Title |
Halstead Observatory, Princeton N. J. |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Stereograph |
Photographer |
Mead & Beard, Photographers |
Date |
late 19th century |
Year Range from |
1869 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Description |
Stereograph of Halsted Observatory, Princeton University. 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 |
4 1/2" x 7" |
Subjects |
Stereographs Buildings Universities & colleges Observatories Stone buildings Astronomy Trees Fences Bushes Hedges (Plants) Streets |
People |
Alexander, Stephen, 1806-1883 Halsted, N. Norris (Nathaniel Norris), 1816-1884 |
Search Terms |
Princeton University Halsted Observatory University Place |
Notes |
Label mounted on back of card: Stereographs by Mead & Beard Photographers, Waverly; Tioga Co., N.Y. of Susquehanna and Chemung Valleys; Watkins, Ha- vana, and Cayuta Glens; Cayuga and Seneca Lake Scenery; Niagara Falls--Summer and Winter; Yosemite Valley: Pa- cific Coast, and miscellane- ous Views in all parts of the world. Stereoscopes and Views in great variety, at whole- sale or retail, at reasonable prices. Albums, Frames, Passepartouts, Lockets, &c. Photographs finished in the latest styles and finish. [handwritten in pen:] No. 26 Title of this view [handwritten in pen:] Halstead Observatory / Princeton N.J. Waverly Enterpriseprint. |