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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The lake, from Machinery Hall.
The lake, from Machinery Hall.
View of lake looking northwest from Machinery Hall. Cook's World's Ticket Office visible in foreground. U.S. Government Building and Michigan State Building visible in background. Also depicts fountains, railroad tracks, and boats.
Lansdowne Valley
View of Lansdowne Valley with winding path beneath bridge. Located in area of high foliage. Man rests on bench in the background.
Lansdowne Valley, Bridge and Entrance
View of Lansdowne Valley Bridge from below. Shows man on the pathway to the bridge entrance. Path lined by heavy shrubbery.
Latonia Barbonica - Floral Hall.
Interior view showing the potted plant. Also interior arches of the hall.
Latonia Barbonica - Floral Hall
Interior view showing the potted plant. Also shows surrounding plants.
Latonia Barbonica, Floral Hall
Interior view of Floral Hall. Shows a potted Latonia [Latania] Barbonica plant and several other potted plants. Also shows interior wall of the hall incuding archways and windows.
Lemon Tree, Floral Hall.
Interior view showing a potted lemon trees and various potted plants. Also shows part of the interior wall of Floral Hall.
Lighthouse and Buoys, U.S.
Depicts a U.S. lighthouse, surrounded by buoys of various shapes and sizes. A pathway leads to the lighthouse and the other structures in the area. Also shown are fences and markers blocking off the exhibits and trees in the background.
Lighthouse [Beacon]- Government Building
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building, depicting light fixture from lighthouse lantern room. Also shows flags draped along the wall.
Locomotive "Dom Pedro" - Machinery Hall
Interior of Machinery Hall with view of the "Dom Pedro" Locomotive, number 89.
The locomotive of "1835".
A locomotive sits in a grassy area in front of the Maryland State Building.
The locomotive of "1875".
A group of men stand in front of a locomotive with the Maryland State Building in background.
Log Cabin Furniture
Exhibit of log cabin furniture showing a crib, chair, and desk with a clock, framed prints, two silhouettes, and a banner mounted on the wall. Also shows dishes, candlesticks, small chest with drawers, and a small spinning wheel on the desk.
Lob cabin in "Ye Olden Time."
Exterior view of cabin with picket-fenced yard. Women sit and stand in front of building working and spinning.
Log cabin in "Ye Olden Times"l.
Log cabin in "Ye Olden Times"l.
Exterior view of a cabin with picket-fenced yard with 9 women in front.
Log Cabin Studies, 'Spinning'
Interior view showing two women spinning wool. Also shows a large spinning wheel, two chairs, a desk with a plant and teacup. A clock, framed pictures, two silhouettes are mounted on the wall.
Machinery Hall.
View of Machinery hall with flags on top and landscaped trees and shrubs in front. Foreground depicts locomotive and full passenger car with West End Passenger Railway Company next to a platform.
Machinery Hall.
Machinery Hall.
Exterior view of Machinery Hall in landscaped setting with sculpture, people, horse and carriage, and railroad tracks in foreground. Bells and flags on top of building.
Machinery Hall.
Machinery Hall.
Exterior view of the building, with bell tower front. Depicts two men working on railroad tracks in the foreground.
Machinery Hall, from Main Building.
View of large crowd in front of Machinery Hall.
Machinery Hall, from Main Building.
View of Machinery Hall with Bartholdi's fountain in foreground. Depicts lamp-lined walkways, pedestrians, and trees.
Machinery Hall - North Avenue - April 1
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue. Shows railroad track along the entire isle. A railcar is positioned on the tracks. Depicted on either side of the rail tracks are machine parts and tools.
Machinery Hall - North Avenue from East End
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibits and displays from Great Britain and Ireland [indicated by banners].
Machinery Hall - North Avenue Looking East
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue looking East. Depicted are various locomotives from steam engines to farm engines. Also shown are displays of wheels.
Machinery Hall - Pump Annex
Interior view of Machinery Hall depicting the Pump Annex. Shows a large pool of water adjacent to a wall lined with extended pumps and pipes.
Machinery Hall - Russian Section
Interior view of Machinery Hall. The foreground depicts the Russian section, which houses various weaponry on display. The background also shows the sections of exhibits belonging to Sweden and Belgium.
Machinery Hall, South Ave. from East end.
Machinery Hall, South Ave. from East end.
Exhibit titles: Schaffer & Budenberg, Buckau, Exhibit #3a; Krupp, Fried., Essen, Exhibit #49, Machinery Hall, Bldg. #2. Interior of Machinery Hall, view of South Avenue looking west. In the forefront are two large Krupp guns. The sign for Great Britian and Ireland section visible.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue - April 13
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue. Depicts men working on construction of machine parts and vehicles.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue from East End
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibit and displays from Germany, Great Britain and Ireland. In the foreground are two large cannons, part of the German section.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue from West End
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue from West end. Depicts various industrial machinery.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue Looking East
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue looking East. Depicts locomotives and machine parts. Shown in the foreground is the exhibit by Lovegrove & Co. of Philadelphia.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue looking east.
Machinery Hall - South Avenue looking east.
Interior overview of South Avenue in Machinery Hall. Depicts various machines and steam engines. Exhibit titles: Lovegrove & Co., Phila., Pa., Exhibit #588; Charles P. Gladwin, Phila., Pa., Exhibit #596, machinery hall, Bldg.#2.
Machinery Hall - Transept - March 10
Interior view of the Machinery Hall transept. Depicted are pieces of wood and machinery on the floorboards.
Machinery Hall - west end.
Exterior view of west end of Machinery Hall with flag-topped bell tower. Depicts people sitting on benches in front of building.
Main Building - East end.
Exterior view of East entrance of building. Depicts flag topped building with street lights and railroad tracks in foreground.
Main Building - for "Art and Industry".
Main Building - for "Art and Industry".
Exterior of Main Exhibition Building topped with flags. In foreground are the Mineral Annex, street lights, roads, shrubs and several carriages with horses.
Main Building, from east end.
Main Building, from east end.
Exterior view of east end of building. Depicts open grassy lawn and shrubs.
Main Building, from east end.
Exterior view showing eastern facade.
Main Building, from east end.
Main Building, from east end.
Exterior of the building. In front are people, railroad tracks, streetlamps, a carriage, and shrubbery. Above are clouds.
Main Building from East Gallery.
Main Building from East Gallery.
Interior view of the of the Main Building from the East Gallery, in the foreground lengths of silk from textile manufacturers are displayed. Exhibit titles Cheney Brothers, Hartford and South Manchester, Conn., Exhibit #813; Corbin, P. & F., New Britain, Conn., Exhibit #1459.

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