Centennial of the U.S. Constitution. 9 mo. 15, 16 + 17, 1887. The Arch at Broad and Chestnut, [Philadelphia] [graphic]. Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer. Carriages & coaches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Commercial streets -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Philadelphia artists. Photograph showing Broad Street filled with people and carriages during the Centennial celebrations. Spanning the street is a large archway decorated with coats of arms and surmounted by an eagle. Flags fly from the surrounding buildings and people lean out windows to look down on the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade. Photograph from negative number 1223. Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris. Edited. PA. Philadelphia. 1887 September 17, 1887 Gelatin silver prints. 1 photograph: gelatin silver print; 6 x 7 in. Islandora:3119 Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9844.49] P.9844.49 Broad Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) Philadelphia (Pa.) United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.