Lick Observatory 1902

Lick Observatory 1902, the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Photochrom Prints' gallery, featuring vintage b&w photos that were colorized by a special lithographic process developed in the mid 1800's . . .


"Lick Observatory 1902" . . . A vintage colorized photograph of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton east of San Jose, California. The observatory houses the original Lick telescope (57 feet long, diameter of object glass is 36 inches with a total weight of 40 tons) and is run by the University of California. You can view an 1889 engraving of the telescope mounted under the observatory dome here ~ http://goo.gl/YdlPTh. From an original 20th century (1902) Photochrom print by Detroit Photographic Co. All Rights Reserved © 2014 padre art




This colorized photo can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Lick Observatory 1902

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