Detroit Observatory (University of Michigan) records 1800-2004 1994-2001

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Detroit Observatory (University of Michigan) records 1800-2004 1994-2001

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The Detroit Observatory, an astronomical observatory on the campus of the University of Michigan, was the vision of University of Michigan President Henry Philip Tappan. He recognized the need for institutions of higher education to pursue scientific endeavors. Built in 1854, the Detroit Observatory was named after the Detroit residents who helped finance the building project. Extensive restoration work of the Observatory was completed in 1999.

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Astronomical observatory on the campus of the University of Michigan. Built in 1854, it was named to recognize the Detroit citizens who helped finance its building. No longer an active observatory, a major restoration was completed in 1999. From the description of Detroit Observatory (University of Michigan) records, 1860-2004. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 82180445 In his inaugural speech of 1852, University of Michigan President Henry Philip Ta...