A telescope larger than the Brandon schoolhouse has a large tower with ladders attached to the side of it and a tube that forms an angle with the schoolhouse. Another mechanical device is attached to the one- story schoolhouse.
Description
1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 8 x 10 cm. (3 x 3 1/4 in.)
Subject
Brandon (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Roleta Teal, May, 1975.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710007356
Notes
"Left, equipment to record & on right, tower houses the 60 ft. telescope through which the total eclipse of the sun was viewed from Brandon on June 8, 1918 at 5:37 p.m. Brandon schoolhouse in background, 2 rooms complete with belfry & bell."--Back of photoprint.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100073567
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