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11. EAP1190/1/6/9/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/1
Title:
Loading a crate on a lorry.
Scope & Content:
People manoeuvring a crate, suspended from a crane, on a lorry. Several bystanders. Written on the side of the lorry is "[obscured] Services". In the background is a long industrial-looking building. The person at extreme left may be J.S. Paraskevopoulos. The location may be the railway station at B...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

12. EAP1190/1/6/9/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/9
Title:
J.S. Paraskevopoulos with the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope during construction.
Scope & Content:
John S. Paraskevopoulos is pictured standing next to the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope, inside the partially-completed 60-inch building. The polar axis is suspended by a crane. PB13_0009 and PB13_0032 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

13. EAP1190/1/6/9/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/10
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from an elevated position in the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. On the left edge of the image the telescope cradle can be seen. Several people can be seen. In the background the Mod...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

14. EAP1190/1/6/9/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/11
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. A metal and wood frame can be seen within the cutting. 13 people are visible. The print has high contrast. PB13_0029 and PB13_0011 are duplicates, and deriv...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

15. EAP1190/1/6/9/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/12
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. Half of the circular wall of the turret is complete. A small section of the curtain wall in front of the foyer is in place. In the foreground is a large gravel pile and a "RANSOME" machine. There are no people in the image. PB13_0012, PB13_00...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

16. EAP1190/1/6/9/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/13
Title:
Three steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts, 1930 June.
Scope & Content:
Three steam wagons with cargo in a field, south of the Boyden Observatory site. The two lead vehicles have four wheels; the last has six wheels, of which the rear pairs are coupled. At least 18 people can be seen. LSB03_0001, PLB35_0010 and PB13_0013 are derivatives. PLB39_0017 is the best version, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

17. EAP1190/1/6/9/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/15
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west, looking squarely at the entrance. The curtain wall around the courtyard is almost complete and the gate is in place. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place and the dome slit structure can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine stands in ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

18. EAP1190/1/6/9/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/18
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The dome slit faces to the left of the image, where a scaffolding has been erected. The roof and wall trusses of the turret are complete. Evenly-spaced slender vertical bars are in place over about half of the walls. A "RANSOME" machine is vi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

19. EAP1190/1/6/9/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/22
Title:
Partially completed mount of the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
The partially completed mount of the 60-inch telescope, seen from the west-northwest looking down into the telescope pit. The polar axis is in place. The declination axis is missing the counterweight and cradle. Two mount components are in the background. The photo is in a poor condition. PB13_0022 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

20. EAP1190/1/6/9/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/25
Title:
Installing part of the mount of the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch enclosure under construction, looking southwest. A person, dressed like a manual labourer, stands next to the inner shaft of the declination axis, which is suspended by chains. The walls of the turret are unclad; in the background, four telescope enclosures and part of t...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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