Interior view of Machinery Hall featuring the Verviers of Belgium Section. Depicts the exhibit as indicated by multiple signs reading, "Verviers Belgique". Also shows numerous looms on display, as Verviers of Belgium were makers of fine broad cloths and overcoats.
Exterior view along western side showing the entrances on first and second levels, windows, and ornate details of the facade. Three men stand near the entrance.
Exhibit of log cabin furniture showing a crib, chair, and desk with a clock, framed prints, two silhouettes, and a banner mounted on the wall. Also shows dishes, candlesticks, small chest with drawers, and a small spinning wheel on the desk.
View of a lake from point of view of a boat on the water. In the center of the lake is a fountain, surrounded by a stone ledge. The background depicts a sailboat in front of a large, lengthy building.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building along Main Avenue looking East. Depicts flags draped along the wall. Also shows row upon row of glass display cases with artifacts.
Exterior overview of a Japanese style structure with a display of vases and with plants in front. Exhibit is surrounded by a fence, a road runs in front.
Interior view of Agricultural Hall. Shows exhibit by Tyrell & Co. Shows a counter display featuring several small barrels, boxes, and crates of oatmeal. Two signs advertise the company and prices of wheat, corn, and oats.
Exterior view showing a vineyard with a mammoth grape vine at the center, and a woman seated beneath. Also shows surrounding grape vines, shrubs, and a partial view of a porch with an empty chair.
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 man standing on railroad tracks. American flag flies in front of the New York Building and benches are on the path. Obscured views of Delaware and Maryland Buildings.
Exhibit titles: Cheney Brothers, Hartford and South Manchester, Conn., Exhibit #813; Horstmann, W.H., & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.,Exhibit #831; Ames Manufacturing Co., Chicopee, Mass., Exhibit #1240; Corbin, P. & F., New Britain, Conn., Exhibit #1459; Rowland, B., & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Exhibit #1370; Mallory, Wheeler, Co., New Haven, Conn., Exhibit #1474; New York Knife Co., Walden, N.Y., Exhibit #1433; Tufts, Jas W., Boston, Mass., Exhibit #300a; Lippincott, J.B., & Co., Exhibit #n/a, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Overview of the interior of the Main Building, showing all the displays. People sit on benches in the center.
Machinery Hall from the north side reflected in a lake, with a canoe and raft in front. The Howe Monument is seen to the right. A carriage and people are in front of the building.
Interior of the Main Exhibition Building, looking east. Prominent exhibits are James Tufts', and the Lippincott Co. Also visible are porcelains, pottery, ceramics, the soda water fountain, and the visitor guide center.
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.
Artist: The Mott Fountain -- J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York. Exterior of Horticultural Hall with the Mott fountain and a horse and carriage in front. Sculptures of children, angels, and women decorate the fountain. Item is identical to P.8700.7.
Display of military items, including a tattered American flag backdrop, clothing, pots and pans, desk, chair, bellows and trunks.
Titles on labels: Washington relics, Govt. B.; and Taken expressly for Harper's Weekly.
Architects: Machinery Hall -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson; Judges' Hall -- H.J. Schwarzmann; Pennsylvania Railroad Office -- Joseph M. Wilson; World's Ticket Office -- H.J. Schwarzmann; Centennial Photographic Association Building -- H.J. Schwarzmann.
Artist of the "Washington" monument is M. Dickerson Eyre.
Belmont Avenue with Bartholdi's Fountain prominent, lamp-lined walkways, landscaped grounds, the Washington monument and pedestrians, and several buildings, including Machinery Hall, Judges' Hall, Pennsylvania Railroad Office, Frank Leslie's Pavilion, World's Ticket Office, and Centennial Photographic Association Building.
Exhibit titles: Marchand, Louis Leon, Paris, Exhibit #478; Elkinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg., #1.
Showcase containing suits of armor and decorative metal ware, including candelabra, platters, urns, and chandeliers. Beside Elkington exhibit is Marchand.
Large crowds along the roads around exhibition buildings. Buildings visible include U.S. Government Building, Cook's World Ticket Office, Judge's Hall, Photographic Association's Studio, and Women's Pavilion. Railroad, lake, walkways and statues also visible.
View of large ornamental arch in Japanese section of main building. In foreground people sit on benches. In background large display of Japanese goods including a pagoda, screens and bronze vases, urns, and figurines.
