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    Lantern Slide 42: West wing of the old Naval Observatory as viewed from the front (north); 1888. [Image 15 of 15]

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    A black and white archival photograph showing the exterior of two adjacent buildings — one constructed of stone or brick with ornate architectural detailing, and another of wooden clapboard siding. The street frontage features decorative cast-iron fencing with chain links connecting bollards, and a gas street lamp stands prominently on the right side. The scene appears to date from the late 19th or early 20th century based on architectural and street furniture styles.

    UNITED STATES

    02.17.2021

    Photo by Morgan Aronson 

    US Naval Observatory Library

    Lantern Slide 42: West wing of the old Naval Observatory as viewed from the front (north); 1888. The extreme right portion was added in 1868 to house the 8 ½-inch transit circle made by Pistor-Martins. The smaller section was used as a clock room. The portion immediately next to the main building housed first the mural circle (12 August 1844 – 1845), then the 5.3-inch transit instrument (1844 – 1864; actually there was about a year overlap between the mural circle and transit instrument), then the 8.5-inch T.C. started 1870, and then the library. The east wing contained a 4-inch German meridian circle until the mural circle joined it. The Transit instrument replaced the meridian circle.

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    Date Taken: 02.17.2021
    Date Posted: 02.18.2021 14:05
    Photo ID: 6524160
    VIRIN: 210217-O-OB437-905
    Resolution: 3003x2570
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    Location: US
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