Mineral Pavilion inside Mineral Annex. Pavilion consists of glass display cases containing mineral samples. In the center of the pavilion is a pile of rocks. A Chilian flag tops the pavilion.
Collection documents the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia (Pa.) celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Independence. Contains images of the construction and installation of exhibitions; exhibition grounds including bird's eye views, scenes along exhibition avenues, rail lines, fountains, statuary, and outdoor horticultural displays; interiors and exteriors of exhibition buildings including Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, the United States Government Building, states' buildings, and the Women's Pavilion; displays showing the wares and products of specific companies and countries; and displays of art particularly of Italian statuary.
Depicts a U.S. lighthouse, surrounded by buoys of various shapes and sizes. A pathway leads to the lighthouse and the other structures in the area. Also shown are fences and markers blocking off the exhibits and trees in the background.
Exterior view of Memorial Hall. On top of building are birds and statues. In the foreground are "The Navy", sculpted by Larkin G. Mead, shrubs, railroad tracks, and Winged horses. Image is identical to P-8700.1.
Exterior view of Machinery Hall in landscaped setting with sculpture, people, horse and carriage, and railroad tracks in foreground. Bells and flags on top of building.
View of Fountain Avenue looking southwest from Horticultural Hall. Includes partial view of U.S. Govenrment Building. Depicts flower gardens, scrubs, trees, and walkways.
View of guns, cannons, and various artillery in front of the Government Building. The weapons are depicted on the right side of the photograph, next to a long stretch of road leading to the Government Building. On the left side of the road is a park with people walk along the paths.
Exterior view of Horticultural Hall, with fountain and landscaping in the foreground. People walk on grounds; benches and two large street lamps stand before the building's entrance.
Exhibit title: The Navy (statue), Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass., Exhibit #145, Memorial Hall, Bldg. #101.
Exterior view of Memorial Hall. On top of Memorial Hall are birds and statues. In the foreground are "The Navy", sculptor Larkin G. Mead of the Ames Manufacturing Company, shrubs, and Winged horses owned by the Fairmount Park Commission.
Collection of glass ware, including bottles, decanters, glasses, and a table chandelier. Exhibit title: New England Glass Co., East Cambridge, Mass., Exhibit #274, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1.
Exterior view of the east facade of the U.S. Government Buillding and partial view of Women's Pavilion from Fountain Ave. Depicts fountain, flower gardens, shrubs, urns and walkways.
"General view of state buildings. The state buildings seen here are, from the right, those of Michigan, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. There were 24 separate state buildings in all at the exposition. At the extreme left is one of the three British Government Buildings. The low round building in the center near the Massachusetts Building is a public comfort station. "--Looney. Old Philadelphia. p. 210.
Connecticut Building architect: D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell.
Five state buildings, Saint George's House (British) and a comfort station in a row with men standing on railroad tracks in the foreground. American flag flies in front of the New York Building and benches are on the path. Obscured views of Delaware and Maryland Buildings.
Exterior view of The Froebel System of Kindergarten, the "Northern Home for Friendless Children." Depicts a group of young school children and a female teacher sitting on chairs in front of the school house.
Exterior view of the Pennsylvania State Building, including a portion of the grounds and crowds of visitors for Pennsylvania Day, September 28, 1876. Includes view of popcorn and lemonade stand.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building transept looking South. Exhibits include light from lighthouse, model of a carriage, stuffed seals and walruses. Flags draped along the walls.
Opening day ceremony of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, May 10, 1876. Depicts Art Gallery with trolley cars and crowd of attendees with umbrellas under stormy skies.
Outside of Carriage Annex, a carriage with four carved wooden horses hitched up. Titles on labels: Washington's carriage, and: Gen. Washington's carriage. "Samuel R. Phillips Harness Maker 13th Below Chestnut Philadelphia." -- Display sign. Exhibit title: Phillips, Samuel R., Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #301a, Annex to Main Building, Bldg. #106.
Interior view of the Agricultural Building. Depicts the Brazilian Cotton Exhibit. The cotton is displayed attached to a temporary decorative wall, with flags extending at the top. At the base of the wall are bags of cotton.
View of Monitor Turret in front of the U.S. Government Building. The foreground depicts people leisurly sitting on the steps and standing in the patchway. The background also shows a cannon in front of the U.S. Government Building.
Architects: Main Bldg. -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson ; Machinery Hall -- Pettit & Wilson ; Pa. Bldg -- H.J. Schwarzmann & Hugh Kafka.
View of Centennial grounds with several buildings and the lake visible. In the foreground are carts, a tower topped by a flag, and a bench-lined walkway.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building along Main Avenue looking West. Depicts large sailboat/ship in the foreground. Also shows flags draped along the walls and various other artifacts located throughout the Main Avenue.
View of Operti's Tropical Garden at Fairmount Park. Depicts a central fountain with mythological statues surrounded by lush plant life. Hanging above the fountain is a three-tiered chandelier. The background also shows a stage or platform with arranged seating and a harp.
View of Operti's Tropical Garden. Depicts pathways winding through a landscape of bountiful plant life. Statues are shown throughout the garden. In the background, a man stands in front of a small, cascading waterfall.
