Creator |
Breuker & Kessler. |
Contributor |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
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Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
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Wilson, Joseph M. 1838-1902, architect. |
Title |
Bird's eye view of International Exhibition buildings [graphic]. |
Publisher |
Philadelphia: Published by Breuker & Kessler, lith |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1875 |
Date |
1875 |
Physical Description |
1 print: lithograph mounted on cardboard; 43 x 61 cm.(17 x 24 in.) |
Description |
Prospective view showing the main buildings on the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes Machinery Hall, Main
Building, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, and Agricultural Hall. Shows fair visitors on the grounds landscaped with paths,
fountains, a pond, and foot bridges. George's Hill and the 24th Ward reservoir are visible in the background. In the lower
right foreground, a paddleboat and ladies on a rowboat excursion on the Schuylkill river are visible. Key to buildings and
building dimensions printed below the image. Several of the main exhibition buildings were built after the designs of Henry
Petit, Hermann Schwarzmann, and Joseph Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through
an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art.
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Notes |
Not in Wainwright. |
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Date from copyright statement: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1875 by Breuker & Kessler in the Office of
teh Librarian of Congress at Wash DC.
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Philadelphia on Stone |
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POS 53 |
Subject |
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
Geographic subject |
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
Genre |
Lithographs -- 1870-1880. |
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Bird's eye view prints -- 1870-1880. |
Associated name |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
Associated name |
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *BW -Centennial [P.9991.2] |
Accession number |
P.9991.2 |