Title:
Mt. Hamilton Stage at Lick Observatory, ca. 1890
Creator:
[Unknown]
Subject:
Astronomical observatories; Carriages &
coaches--American--California--San Jose; Horses; Lick Observatory; Mount Hamilton Range
(Calif.); Photographs; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Technology; Transportation;
Description:
Photograph of Mt. Hamilton Stage Co. at Lick Observatory, ca. 1890. The
stage transported thousands of tourists to the Lick Observatory every year. The 28 mile
winding road was three and a half to four hours ride each way. The dome on the left
houses a 12-inch refracting telescope.
Publisher:
California Room, San Jose Public Library
Date:
ca. 1890
Type:
Photograph
Format:
20 x 25 cm.
Identifier:
csj CAL-P-C032
Source:
lcsh, tgm I
Language:
eng
Relation:
Silicon Valley History Online
Coverage:
ark:/13030/kt0199p95r
Rights:
The California Room can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users
are responsible for satisfying any claims of the copyright holder. Permission to copy or
publish any portion of the California Room's collection must be given by the California
Room. The California Room can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are
responsible for satisfying any claims of the copyright holder. Permission to copy or
publish any portion of the California Room's collection must be given by the California Room.
