17 dic 1877 anni - Donation of Observatory: On December 17, 1877 McCormick made an official offer to the University of Virginia. He offered to contribute the telescope, valued at $50,000 and an additional $18,000 for the building if the University could produce equal funds for the building and staff. In total, the university raised $70,000.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
17 dic 1877 anni
Adesso
~ 146 years ago
