University of Michigan Observatory

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory. Stereoscopic photograph showing the 1868 director's residence addition. James C. Watson (wearing top hat) is seen with a telescope on a tripod; his wife, Annette, is standing at the porch. (Source: A Creation of His Own: Tappan's Detroit Observatory by Patricia S. Whitesell) On verso: Views at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

1908 wing of Detroit Observatory, E. Ann St., razed, June 1976

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory. On verso: The razing of the 1908 wing of the Detroit Observatory on East Ann St. provided a fascinating spectacle for some sidewalk observers a few weeks ago... Published: University Record, July 6, 1976, cover

University of Michigan Observatory

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory.

University of Michigan Observatory

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory.

[University of Michigan Observatory] April 25, 1888. Taken by moonlight. 9 P.M. to midnight.

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory.

University of Michigan Observatory

Richard Bull, architect. Known at various times as Detroit Observatory, Campus Observatory, Old Observatory. On verso: Photographed in 1887 by Colton of '89

Long Walk to Laboratory (Jenny [Jerry] of '79 in gate)

Northwest corner of campus with old fenceposts

The Long Walk

On verso: N.W. (Northwest) View. J.A. Day. similar print is na 8069

Center of Diagonal

Stamp on verso: Ivory Photo

Michigan University, State St. side

General view of UM campus, State Street and University Avenues, 1860s.

University of Michigan

Publication information: [Philadelphia] : Samuel Geil, 1863