The Observatory, Albion College – MichiganPrints.net

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Albion College Observatory - 144px art copyright Maggie LaNoue — Albion College Observatory #182c

One of the oldest buildings on campus, the Albion College Observatory was completed in 1884.

This iconic structure was initially funded and designed by Dr. Samuel Dickie, who later became the college president.

The observatory housed classrooms, faculty offices, and an astronomical observation room. Its most notable feature is the original telescope, an Alvan Clark & Sons eight-inch refractor, which remains in use to this day.

During World War I, the observatory served as barracks for the Army. Over the years, it also housed a bookstore and the West Michigan Methodist Conference archives.

The building’s design includes a solid brick pier that reportedly contains more bricks than the rest of the structure combined, providing a stable base for the telescope.

In 1985, the Albion College Observatory was recognized as an official Michigan historical site, highlighting its significance in the field of astronomy and education.

Today, it serves as the home of Albion’s Honors Institute, continuing its legacy of academic excellence.

This tinted pen & ink artwork by Maggie LaNoue beautifully captures the observatory’s historical essence and architectural charm. Albion College Observatory, cat. #182C.

Vibrant color Giclée prints by Maggie LaNoue are archive quality with fade-resistant ink and acid-free paper. They are fade-resistant prints lasting up to 100 years under glass. More information about Giclée Prints is below. Click here to see more information about the available sizes of this art.

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5" x 7" Acid-Free Note Cards with envelopes. Suitable for framing. Each note card has a legend on the back of the card.

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3" x 4 1/2" Giclée Mini-Print. matted with acid-free materials to 5" x 7". There is a legend on the back of each print that is removable and can be added to the back of your frame later if desired. The legend is hand-initized by the artist.

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Medium Giclée Print $250

11" x 14". Medium Giclée Prints, matted with acid-free materials to 16" x 20". Limited edition prints, hand-signed by the artist,

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