InscriptionsIn stone, below image: THE LICK TELESCOPE, / LENGTH 57 FEET. DIAMETER OF OBJECT GLASS 36 INCHES / TOTAL WEIGHT 40 TONS
In stone, below image, left of main inscription: WARNER & SWASEY, DESIGNERS & BUILDERS
In stone, below image, right of main inscription: OBJECT GLASS BY / ALVAN CLARK & SONS
In stone, lower left: Copyright 1889 by Warner and Swasey
In stone, lower right: W. J. Morgan and Co. Lith. Cleveland O
