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from the issue of April 27, 2006
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Dome Observatory
According to newspaper reports, the university was "trying something new" when it built the East Campus dome observatory entirely out of wood and canvas in 1936.
The structure was designed by civil engineer graduate Paul H. Rogers (1925). It was built by individuals from the National Youth Administration.
Supporting ribs were anchored to a steel base ring on which the dome revolved. Plywood was used to form the roof with a layer of aluminum painted canvas placed over the wood.
The foundation was de-signed to accomodate future construction and could support a one-story classroom.
The observatory opened for student use in September 1936. Additional history on the dome observatory was unavailable at press time.
From the Archives is a regular feature of the Scarlet. This week's image was provided by the University Archives. If you have an item for this feature, call 472-8515 or send e-mail to tfedderson2@unl.edu.
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