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Collection documenting the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of American Independence. The Centennial Photographic Company was granted exclusive rights to photograph the World's Fair.

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Title: Centennial Photographic Company Collection
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer.
Subject: Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings, Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Exhibitions & displays, Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Grounds
Description: Collection documenting the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of American Independence. The Centennial Photographic Company was granted exclusive rights to photograph the World's Fair.
Date: 1876
Type: Albumen prints 1870-1880, Stereographs 1870-1880
Format: 1 album (444 photographic prints) : albumen ; 4 x 3.25 in., 62 photographic prints: albumen on stereograph mount; 4.25 x 7 in., 11 photographic prints : albumen on cardboard mount ; 5 x 8 in., 42 photographi prints : albumen on cardboard mount ; 15 x 17 in., 1 photographic print: albumen mounted on cardboard ; 25.5 x 29.5 in.
Identifier: Islandora:CPCC1, digitool:38553, Library Company of Philadelphia, Print Dept., Centennial Photographic Company Collection.
Relation: Part of Centennial Photographic Company Collection

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: Horticultural Hall, from Grounds; Exterior view of building showing a wire gazebo, bench, and arch. Also shows shubs and paths.

: Horticultural Hall from Grounds; Exterior view of the building and grounds. Shows a path with a bench, shrubs, and trees.

: Horti: Hall from Municipal B.; Exterior view looking south west of building and grounds. Shows flower beds, paths, trees, and a man standing on a pathway.

: Horticultural Hall from W. End.; Interior view showing walkway with various plants, a fountain, and chandeliers. Also shows urns, a glass case, and a hose.

: Horticultural Hall from W. Gallery; Interior view from above showing, various plants, walkway, fountain at the center, and chandeliers.

: Horticultural Hall, from west gallery.; Interior of the building with chandeliers and Foley's Fountain, surrounded by flora and urn-lined walks. Statue in background. Very similar image to P.9580.10, shares same Centennial Photographic Co. catalog number - 913.

: Horticultural Hall - Interior.; Interior view showing various plants, urns on pedestals, and glass cases. Also shows a chandelier and decorative details in the floor.

: Horticultural Hall, Interior.; Interior view along side of the hall showing plants, trees, urns, statues, and benches on the walkway. Also shows a seated man.

: Horticultural Hall Interior, From N. Gallery; Interior view from second level showing various plans, part of the walkway, fountain, and chandeliers.

: Horticultural Hall interior from west end.; Interior of the building with chandeliers and Foley's Fountain, surrounded by flora and urn-lined walks. Exhibit title: Foley, Margaret A., Rome, Exhibit #1, Horticultural Hall, Bldg. #151.

: Horticultural Hall - S.E. view.; Exterior view of the southeast facade including a portion of the grounds. Depicts flower gardens, shrubs, trees, benches and walkways.

: Horticultural Hall - S.E. View; Exterior view of building and grounds. Shows paths lined with benches, flower beds, and shrubs.

: Horticultural Hall - South Entrance; Exterior view of south entrance showing a greenhouse. Also shows street lights, flagpoles, windows, and second floor terrace and entrance archway.

: Horticultural Hall - southeast view.; Exterior view of building from the southeast including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, urns, benches, and walkways in foreground.

: Horti: Hall West Promenade; Exterior view showing promenade on the upper level of the hall. Also shows ornate details of the building including windows and second level entrance. Two people stand at the far end of promenade.

: Hunter's Camp.; Several men sit near shady trees by water with two canoes.

: Ice Yacht - Machinery Hall; Interior view of Machinery Hall. Depicts a very large boat, known as the Ice Yacht, with white sails extending to the rafters of the Hall. People are seen walking at the base of the boat.

: Illinois State Building.; Several men and women sit and stand on porch and in front of building with shrubs in foreground.

: Indiana State Building.; Exhibit title: M.D. Williamson -- Veneers. Exterior of the Indiana State Building. In front is a large log with the words "M.D. Williamson, Veneers Indianapolis, Ind." printed on the end. Shrubs and trails around the building.

: Iowa State Building.; Exterior view of building with front porch roof held up with pillars.

: Italian Section - Agricultural Hall; Interior view showing multiple displays of various wines and liquors. Also shows a large "Italy" banner hanging above the display.

: James Green & Nephew's exhibit - Main Building.; Display of an ornate glass chandelier, glass candlesticks, bottles, glass for optical instruments, bell jars, table decorations, and flowerstands. Exhibit titles: Green, James, & Nephew, Thames Cut Glass Works, London, Exhibit #108; Chance Bros., & Co. Glass Works, near Birmingham, Exhibit #100, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1.

: Japanese bazaar.; Exterior overview of a Japanese style structure with a display of vases and with plants in front. Exhibit is surrounded by a fence, a road runs in front.

: Japanese Bronzes, Main Building.; Ornate Japanese vases and urns, the center one topped by a figure of a bird with wings outstretched.

: Japanese Comissioner's Dwelling.; Exterior view of entrance to Japanese Dwelling.

: Japanese Commissoner's Dwelling.; Exterior view of front of building including walkways and fences.

: Japanese Section - Main Building.; View of large ornamental arch in Japanese section of main building. In foreground people sit on benches. In background large display of Japanese goods including a pagoda, screens and bronze vases, urns, and figurines.

: Japanese Vase.; Large, ornately decorated Japanese vase. Centennial Photographic Company's Cataloge incorrectly lists item as Japanese Villa.

: Japaneses bronzes - Main Building.; Exhibit title: Kiriu-Kosho-Kuwaisha, First Japanese Manufacturing & Trading Co., Tokio, Exhibit #286, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. Three ornate bronze vases.

: J.F. Tyrell & Co.'s Exhibit - Agricultural Hall; Interior view of Agricultural Hall. Shows exhibit by Tyrell & Co. Shows a counter display featuring several small barrels, boxes, and crates of oatmeal. Two signs advertise the company and prices of wheat, corn, and oats.

: Joy and grief.; Statues of two children. Joy is smiling at a live animal in her hand, Grief is crying over a dead one. The actual title of "Joy" is "Delight" and the actual title of "Grief" is "A Child's grief".

: Judge's Pavilion.; Exterior view of Judges' Hall with mailbox on side. A street light and a horse and cart are on sidewalk in front and railroad tracks cross foreground.

: Kansas and Colorado State Building, interior.; Interior view of building depicting various exhibits including Mrs. Maxwell's Museum, which displays taxidermy representing the native flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains. Also depicted are a domed building made out of various plant products including corn, gourds, apples, melons and other fruits and vegetables, various rock and mineral displays, a Liberty Bell made out of grasses, and a large map of the state of Kansas. Exhibit sign - The Horse's Friend - Chambers Timekeeping Odometer.

: Kansas Exhibit - Kansas and Colorado Building; Interior view of the Kansas and Colorado Building. Depicts the Kansas Exhibit, featuring a large fountain in the center, above which hangs a replica of the Liberty Bell made entirely out of grains and grasses. Also shows various other crops and plants throughout the exhibit.

: The Kindergarten; Exterior view of The Froebel System of Kindergarten, the "Northern Home for Friendless Children." Depicts a group of young school children and a female teacher sitting on chairs in front of the school house.

: Kindergarten - Interior; Interior view of The Kindergarten (a.k.a. The Froebel System of Kindergarten). Depicts a classroom with chairs and desks arranged in an open fashion, so as to see one's fellow students and the teacher at all times. Also shown in the background is a chalkboard, along with a fireplace and what appears to be a covered piano.

: King Iron Bridge, Looking North; Eye-level view of King Iron Bridge from above underpass. Dirt road leads to bridge. Also shows barren trees in surrounding scenery.

: Kingsford Starch Exhibit -Agricultural Hall; Interior view showing display cases and merchandise arrangements. Arrangement shows illustrations of Kingsford & Son factory, glass containers, and crates with branding. Large upright case is decorated with flags and contains displays of unpackaged starch.

: The Lake - Centennial grounds.; Machinery Hall from the north side reflected in a lake, with a canoe and raft in front. The Howe Monument is seen to the right. A carriage and people are in front of the building.

: The Lake, from Machinery Hall.; Depicts lake with fountain in center, Cook's World's Ticket Office in foreground, and French Retaurant and U.S. Government Building in background.

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