Details
Creator Leonholdt, Frank H.
Contributor Hunter, Thomas, printer.
Title In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of our nation's birth. [graphic] / Frank H. Leonholdt, delineator; Design by Frank H. Loenholdt, architect, 1029 Chestnut St., Phil.
Publisher Philadelphia: Thos. Hunter, lith. 716 Filbert St
Date c1875
Physical Description 1 print: chromolithograph; 76 x 57 cm.(29.75 x 22.25 in.)
Description Elaborate Centennial Exhibition commemorative print depicting an arched monument containing central views of the "Philadelphia Public Buildings," Independence Hall (1776) and the new City Hall (1876), surrounded by vignettes; allegorical, patriotic, and historical figures; state seals; and references to prominent historical, national and local personages. The public building views include pedestrian and street traffic, the name of City Hall architect John McArthur Jr., and the motto "A Free Nation's Progress." City Hall image also contains misrepresentative views of other municipal- style buildings in the background. Arch comprised of the seals of the original 13 states bordered by abutments containing angels trumpeting "Liberty" and "Independence." Above the arch figures of Liberty, American eagles, Christopher Columbus, William Penn, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and Abraham Lincoln adorn a panel representing a time line of the nation's history. Flanking the central views are columns labeled with the names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; the states; the U.S. Presidents and Vice-Presidents; prominent citizens, including Alexander Hamilton, William Wirt, Thomas Sullly and Thomas U. Walter; and the Philadelphia Commissioners for Public Buildings. Also includes vignette views symbolizing industry, arts, politics, and technological advancement. Includes sailing vessels, bridges, locomotives, railroads, a factory, a turbine, and the U. S. Capitol. Also contains the patriotic mottoes "United We Stand Divided We Fall" and "In Union There is Strength" in addition to plaques with the names of the Mayor of Philadelphia, William S. Stokley, and the Governor of Pennsylvania, John F. Hartranft. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Copyrighted by Frank H. Leonholdt.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 368
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 47 Z 992
Subject Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
City Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Liberty.
Geographic subject United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
Genre Chromolithographs -- 1870-1880.
Commemorative prints -- 1870-1880.
State seals -- 1870-1880.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bc 47 Z 992