In the trenches. Bob Speck second from left, Barry Sherman in orange at right. (Is that Pete Ceravolo at left?) It may be Derek Baker next to Barry.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

View looking west, back toward the entrance from south of the observatory location.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Bob Speck standing, Barry Sherman in orange shirt.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Digging the foundation. Barry Sherman in orange shirt, Bob Speck to the left with his back to the camera.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

The driveway. Red survey stakes are visible.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Zoom in on this one to see all the folks—one holding the line, one in the trench, several behind the trees at right.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

A path bulldozed to the site from 7th Concession.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Look at that mud fly. Not sure who the digger is.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Digging the foundations by hand - looks like Bob Speck appears to be waist deep.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.

These slides, from the construction of the Hamilton Centre Observatory, had a date on the slide mount, 1979 07 Marsh. I am not sure when actually taken or when developed. Abbreviations: JMH - written on the slide, likely the photographer. John Hudak is likely the photographer according to Roger Hill.

Digging the foundation of the domed observatory Marsh building. Not sure who the two people are digging. The Butler storage building is on the right.

RASC Hamilton Centre 1979_07_marsh
Scanned by Colin Haig 2006-03-18 to 2006-04-08
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan V ED.