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Cardinell, John D.
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
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Copyrighted by John D. Cardinell, official photographer and publisher.
Greetings from the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition celebrating 150 years of American independence 1776-1926. Philadelphia, June 1 to December 1, 1926.
Philadelphia:
John D. Cardinell, official photographer and publisher;
Chicago:
(Curt Teich & Co. artgravure),
[c1926]
1 volume (30 leaves):
halftone photomechanical prints;
volume 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10.25 in.)
Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926."
Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night."
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium).
Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events.
Forms part of Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection.
Gift of Michael Zinman.
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
(1926 :
Philadelphia, Pa.)
Buildings.
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
(1926 :
Philadelphia, Pa.)
People.
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
(1926 :
Philadelphia, Pa.)
Social aspects.
Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Bird's eye views
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Philadelphia artists.
Curt Teich & Co.,
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1926.
Library Company of Philadelphia
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