| Title |
Handy guide map through the grounds of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of Philadelphia, Pa. 1776. 1926. [cartographic
material].
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| Publisher |
[Philadelphia] |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1956 |
| Date |
[1926] |
| Physical Description |
1 print : color photomechanical print ; 32 x 21 cm.(12.5 x 8 in.) |
| Description |
Map showing the exhibition grounds near Broad Street, Pattison Avenue, Packer Avenue, and Moyamensing Avenue in South Philadelphia.
Shows the replica Liberty Bell, the lagoon, Edgewater Lake, ships in the Navy Yard, and buildings identified by number. Number
41 is the "Japanese Village"; number 61 is the "White exhibition building of India fashioned after famous Taj Mahal. Arts
and crafts of India, profusely displayed"; and number 66 "Chinese village and amusements."
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| Notes |
Copyright Applied For. |
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Includes "Notice:" See Corresponding Numbers on Reverse Side for Information. This map is intended as an aid in locating the
various buildings and exhibits, but cannot be expected to be absolutely correct in every minute detail.
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Includes price: 10 [cents]. |
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Includes "Key to Reference Numbers Indicated Upon Map on Reverse Side" numbered 1-76 on verso. |
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Includes advertisements for Howard Biddle Printing Company (314 Locust Street) and Lincoln Photo-Engraving Co. (44 North 4th
Street) on verso.
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| Subject |
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Maps. |
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Exhibition buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Taj Mahal (Agra, India) |
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AAPI. |
| Geographic subject |
South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Maps. |
| Genre |
Maps -- 1920-1930. |
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Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1920-1930. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *maps - Philadelphia - 1926 [P.2011.47.2091] |
| Accession number |
P.2011.47.2091 |
