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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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: Canada Lumber Exhibit.; Exterior view of building erected by Canadian Comission with five men on roof. Depicts railroad tracks in foreground and large trees in background.

: Canadian cheese factory.; Exterior view with the words, "Butter & Cheese Factory" and "Butter & Cheese Exhibition" prominently displayled and a porch running along the side of the building.

: Centennial grounds from Judge's Pavilion.; Looking out at Centennial Grounds from Judge's Pavilion depicts trees, grass, walkways, and several men sitting on benches.

: Centennial grounds, looking east.; View of Centennial grounds with the lake and several buildings, including the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Pennsylvania State Building, visible. In the foreground is a cart with a tower topped by a flag. Two men on platform at top of tower, one man climbing up the tower, and three seated on the cart.

: Centennial grounds, looking east.; Architects: Main Bldg. -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson ; Machinery Hall -- Pettit & Wilson ; Pa. Bldg -- H.J. Schwarzmann & Hugh Kafka. View of Centennial grounds with several buildings and the lake visible. In the foreground are carts, a tower topped by a flag, and a bench-lined walkway.

: Centennial opening - the choristers.; View of large crowd in front of the Main Building on and around the sculptures. Choristers dressed in white walk through the center.

: Centennial opening - the choristers.; View of large crowd in front of the Main Building on and around the sculptures. Choristers dressed in white walk through the center.

: Centennial opening - the choristers.; View of large crowd in front of the Main Building on and around the sculptures.

: Centennial opening - the orators.; Opening day ceremony of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, May 10, 1876. Depicts Art Gallery with trolley cars and crowd of attendees with umbrellas under stormy skies.

: Centennial opening - the orators.; Opening day ceremony of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, May 10, 1876. Depicts Art Gallery with trolley cars and crowd of attendees with umbrellas under stormy skies.

: Centennial Photographic Company Collection; Collection documents the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia (Pa.) celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Independence. Contains images of the construction and installation of exhibitions; exhibition grounds including bird's eye views, scenes along exhibition avenues, rail lines, fountains, statuary, and outdoor horticultural displays; interiors and exteriors of exhibition buildings including Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, the United States Government Building, states' buildings, and the Women's Pavilion; displays showing the wares and products of specific companies and countries; and displays of art particularly of Italian statuary.

: Centennial Water Works; Exterior view of building through the trees with a body of water in foreground.

: Century Plant - Floral Hall.; Interior view showing two century plants also known as agave. Also shows part of the hall with various plants, and a chandelier.

: Ceroxcylon Nevium - Floral Hall.; Interior view showing the potted plants. The floor is wet from watering.

: Chilian Mineral Exhibit - Main Building.; Mineral Pavilion inside Mineral Annex. Pavilion consists of glass display cases containing mineral samples. In the center of the pavilion is a pile of rocks. A Chilian flag tops the pavilion.

: Chinese section - Main Building.; Display of ornately carved Chinese furniture, including a bed, chairs, table, and a folding screen, all behind a decorative arch. Image is slightly different view of same subject as P.8700.3.

: Chinese section - Main Building.; Display of ornately carved Chinese furniture, including a bed, chairs, table, and a folding screen, all behind a decorative arch. Image is slightly different view of same subject as P.8700.4.

: Colossal hand and torch "Liberty".; Free-standing hand and torch from the Statue of Liberty mounted on subscription kiosk. A small crowd at the base of structure and two men at the hilt of the torch. In background is New York 'Tribune' Building, Women's Pavilion, and Drinking Fountain. The 'Liberty' hand and torch was designed by Fridiric Bartholdi; the Drinking Fountain was erected by the Sons of Temperance of Pennsylvania.

: Connecticut State Building.; D.R. Brown architect, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell. View of front of building with the state motto, "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" - He who transplanted still sustains, appears over entrance.

: Connecticut State Building - Interior; Interior view of the Connecticut State Building. Depicts a room with high ceilings, wood paneled walls and floors, and a fireplace in the central area of the back wall. Also shown is a table with multiple chairs, a portrait hanging above the fireplace, a hanging banner with a list of names, a grandfather clock, and a variety of other objects and collectibles.

: Connolly's [sic] statue, "Ophelia" -- Memorial Hall.; Artist: P.F. Connelly. Exhibit title: "Ophelia," Exhibit #142, Memorial Hall/Art Gallery, Gallery C, Bldg. #101. Statue of woman in dress, with her right hand extended slightly forward, holding small object.

: Corliss Engine.; Exhibit titles: Corliss, Geo. H., Providence, R.I., Exhibit #n/a; McNab & Harlin Manufacturing Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #688; Boynton, Eben B., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #78c; McCaffrey & Bro., Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #250; Gutta-Percha & Rubber Manufactury Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #784b; Disston, Henry, & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #68, Machinery Hall, Bldg. #2. Steam engine on a raised platform inside Machinery Hall. In background are exhibits for valves, saws, files, and rubber belting. Also visible are people seated on chairs.

: Corliss Engine - Machinery Hall; Interior view of Machinery Hall depicting the Corliss Engine.

: The Dairy.; Exterior view of the building, surrounded by trees with people standing on stairs to entrance.

: Delaware State Building.; Exterior view of building with people standing at the entrance.

: Dome - Memorial Hall.; Exterior dome of Memorial Hall with statues.

: The Dying Lioness.; View of Dead Lioness Monument, owned by the Fairmount Park Commision, at southeast corner of Memorial Hall.

: Elevated railway - Centennial grounds.; Exhibit title: Safety Elevated Railway, designed by Roy Stone, Exhibit #175. One of the cars on the elevated railway. Men standing at the railway of the car.

: English Commissioner's Building.; Exterior view of the building, surrounded by fence, with a walkway, mailbox and street lights in foreground. People stand in entrance with streamers of flags overhead.

: Farmer's Friend Mfg. Co.'s Exhibit - Agricultural Hall; Interior view showing a display of row cultivators on a platform.

: The first locomotive.; Man standing next to locomotive with railroad cars in background.

: Floral Hall - Horticultural Building.; Interior view showing various potted plants and trees.

: Floral Hall - Horticultural Building; Interior view from second level showing potted trees, and various plans. Also shows chandeliers and part of the walkway.

: Floral Hall - Horticultural Building.; Interior view showing walkway, potted plants and trees, and chandeliers.

: Floral Hall - Horticultural Building.; Interior view of the hall showing part of the walkway lined with potted plants. Also shows trees and chandeliers.

: Floral Hall - Horticultural Building.; Interior view showing walkway lined with plant urns. Also shows, trees, various plants, chandeliers, and two men.

: Floral Hall - West End; Interior view of Horticutural Hall showing arches and a staircase. Also shows two boilers under the staircase indicated by a sign, "Smith and Lynch, Manufacturers, Greenhouse Return Flue Boiler, Boston, Mass."

: Floral Hall West Passage; Interior view of Horticultural Hall showing two staircases and a center passage. Also shows ornate arches, plants on display, and containers, possibly for storage.

: Fountain Ave. from Horticultural Hall.; View of Fountain Avenue looking southwest from Horticultural Hall. Includes partial view of U.S. Govenrment Building. Depicts flower gardens, scrubs, trees, and walkways.

: Fountain Avenue.; View down Fountain Avenue of the Horticultural Grounds and Horticultural Hall with trees in the background. People on the walkways and the promenade of the building. In the foreground are flowers, shrubs, planters, and urns. To the right is a gazebo. Image is identical to P.9137.3.

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