Laws Observatory

General Information on the Building

Link to larger image of University of Missouri Observatory, ca. 1853
University of Missouri Observatory, ca. 1853
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Laws Observatory Vertical File)
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Link to larger image of Aerial photograph of Laws Observatory (at 9th and Elm Streets, taken from Academic Hall before fire)
Aerial photograph of Laws Observatory (at 9th and Elm Streets, taken from Academic Hall before fire)
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:0/47/3)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Laws Observatory
Photograph of Laws Observatory
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Evening Missourian</i>, May 17, 1919:
Article from The Evening Missourian, May 17, 1919: "The Oldest Building To Do"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Laws Observatory Vertical File)
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Columbia Missourian</i>, August 2, 1920:
Article from The Columbia Missourian, August 2, 1920: "New Contract Let"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Laws Observatory Vertical File)
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This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.