Creator |
Centennial Photographic Co. |
Contributor |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
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Wilson, Joseph M. 1838-1902, architect. |
Title |
Machinery Hall. [graphic] / Centennial Photographic Co., International Exhibition, Philadelphia. Edward L. Wilson, W. Irving
Adams, proprietors.
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Publisher |
Philadelphia : Centennial Photographic Co |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1876 |
Date |
c1876 |
Physical Description |
2 photographic prints : albumen on stereograph mounts ; 11 x 18 cm. (4.25 x 7 in.) |
Description |
Views looking southwest at the east and north elevations of Machinery Hall designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for
the Centennial fair. Two men work on the railroad tracks while another man stands on the platform under an umbrella in the
foreground. Includes a partial view of the landscaped walkways radiating out from Bartholdi's Fountain of Water and Light
(not depicted) situated between the Main Exhibition Building and Machinery Hall. The fair celebrated the centennial of the
United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art.
|
Is part of |
International Exhibition, 1876 653 |
Notes |
Title on negatives. |
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Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted
by date range 1776-1876.
|
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One print [P.9260.46] includes stamp on mount: Grade 2. |
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White curved mounts with rounded corners. |
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Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
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One print [P.2011.47.235] gift of Raymond Holstein. |
Subject |
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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Railroad tracks -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
Geographic subject |
United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc. |
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Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
Genre |
Albumen prints -- 1870-1880. |
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Stereographs -- 1870-1880. |
Associated name |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
Associated name |
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9260.46] |
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Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.235] |
Accession number |
P.9260.46 |
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P.2011.47.235 |