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Title: California state building
Description: Elevated, exterior view looking southeast at the California state building with a view of Machinery Hall in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title from manuscript note on mount., Orange mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9299.29]

Title: Main Building west end
Description: View looking southeast at the west elevation of the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title printed on mount below image., Orange curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9580.2]

Title: Brewers' Hall
Description: Exterior view of hall built by James B. Doyle after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann as an annex to Agricultural Hall. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title printed in numbered series list on verso with twenty-seven other titles (No. 1-28)., Series title repeated on printed scrollwork in red ink on mount: Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9260.86]

Title: Bear pits
Description: View showing the bear pits constructed in 1874 after designs by Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Jr., Title from manuscript note on verso., Photographer's imprint in red text on mount., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Zoo [P.9119.9]

Title: Masonic Temple
Description: View looking northeast at the west front and south flank of the temple on North Broad Street built 1868-1873 after the designs of Freemason and Philadelphia architect James H. Windrim to accommodate the local lodge's increasing membership. Includes large slabs of stone and horse-drawn carts and drays in the foreground, presumably for construction of City Hall (not pictured). Also shows the front facade of the building at the northwest corner of North Broad and Filbert Streets., Title on negative., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Yellow curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of F.J. Dallet.
Creator: Purviance, W. T. (William T.)
Date: [ca. 1873]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Purviance - Associations [P.9418.4]

Title: Betz Building postcards
Description: Contains exterior views of the Betz Building constructed 1891-1892 after designs by William H. Decker and demolished in 1926. Also includes views of adjoining office buildings, the Girard Trust Company building and the Real Estate Title & Trust Company building., Contains 3 postcards printed in color and 4 in black and white., Also known as the Lincoln Building., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1905
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Betz - 22]

Title: Horticultural Hall, Broad above Spruce Streets
Description: Depicts Horticultural Hall built 1894-1896 after designs by Frank Day Miles on the site of an earlier horticultural hall designed by Samuel Sloan. Demolished in 1917 to make way for the Shubert Theater., Sheet number: 27A05B, Divided back. Post marked 1917., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Evening Bulletin postcards
Description: Contains exterior views of the office building of the Philadelphia newspaper, the Evening Bulletin, built 1906-1908 after designs by Edgar Viguers Seeler., Sheet number: 40A02B, Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Miscellaneous - 40]

Title: The Philadelphia Inquirer building
Description: Depicts the Philadelphia Inquirer's Elverson Building constructed 1923-1924 after designs by Rankin, Kellogg & Crane., Number 124302 on verso., Sheet number: 40A08A, Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Miscellaneous - 40]

Title: Machinery Hall, W. view
Description: Exterior view of the west elevation of Machinery Hall designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial fair, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title from note inscribed in negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Creator: Beaman, E. O. (Elias Olcott), 1837-1876
Date: [1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Miscellaneous - Beaman - Exhibitions [P.9299.33]

Title: [Collecting cards depicting Centennial Exhibition buildings]
Description: Series of cards depicting Centennial Exhibition buildings. Includes U.S Government Building, Machinery Hall, Ladies Pavilion, Centennial Art Gallery, Agricultural Hall, and Main Exhibition Building. Also contains views of "Original Independence Hall, 1776" and "New Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, 1876." Images of exhibition buildings include length and width measurements. Majority of the buildings were built after the designs of Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia., Title supplied by cataloger., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date: [1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.90-97]

Title: The sunken gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A
Description: View showing a long flower bed flanked by trees, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," extending in a line to Horticultural Hall, the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park. Building demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens., Title printed on mount., Additional places of publication printed on mount, including St. Louis, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; New York, N.Y.; Toronto, Can.; London, Eng., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Explicative paragraph of text providing brief history of Fairmount Park printed on verso., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date: c1898
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Keystone View Company - Parks [P.9047.151]

Title: A beautiful garden avenue in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: View showing a long flower bed flanked by trees, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," extending in a line to Horticultural Hall, the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park. Building demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens., Additional places of publication printed on mount include: London; Toronto-Canada; Ottawa-Kansas., Printed on mount: Works and studios. Arlington, N.J.; Littleton, N.H.; and Washington, D.C., Sun sculpture trademark printed on mount., Title printed on mount., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Copyrighted 1902 by Underwood & Underwood on recto under title and copyrighted 1904 by Underwood & Underwood on verso., Explicative paragraph of text describing the Sunken Gardens printed on verso. Title printed in five languages below paragraph., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date: c1904
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Underwood & Underwood - Parks [P.9047.156]

Title: Sunken Gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description: View showing a woman dressed in white, standing with a parasol in a long flower bed, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," in front of the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Building demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens., Title printed on mount., Publisher's imprint stamped on mount., Distributor's imprint and logo stamped on mount., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., C.H. Graves published under the imprint "Universal Photo Art Co." between 1896 and 1904., See Darrah, The World of Stereographs, p. 52., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date: c1903
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Graves - Parks [P.9047.159]

Title: Philadelphia, Lilly basin, Fairmount Park
Description: View showing a woman standing on the perimeter of the lilly pond or basin in front of Horticultural Hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Building demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens., Title on negative., Additional places of publication printed on mount, including Naperville, Ill.; New York; London; and Hamburg., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Distributor's imprint printed on mount., Tan curved mount with rounded corners., C.H. Graves published under the imprint "Universal Photo Art Co." between 1896 and 1904., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1900]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Graves - Parks [P.8932.2]

Title: The foundation of the Union League House, Phil
Description: Construction site for the Union League building showing workers beginning work on the foundation. Academy of Natural Sciences visible in background. Union League established to raise funds and recruits for the Union cause. Groundbreaking for Union League building at Broad and Sansom streets took plance on March 1,1864 and the building opened on May 11, 1865., Buff mount with square corners., Title from manuscript note on verso., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Moran, John, 1831-1903, photographer
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Moran - associations [P.8464.23]

Title: Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Building postcards
Description: Series of views of the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Building constructed circa 1928 after designs by Simon & Simon. Images document the exterior of the building looking north and east; the bronze doors; the sculptural detail on the bronze doors and over the board room windows; the historical window and marble clock; the marble lunette "Protection" in the elevator lobby and the medallion "Lafayette Medal" on the facade., Contains 12 postcards printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust - 23]

Title: Light house and fog horn
Description: Exterior view of a lighthouse and a nearby horn, bell, and other equipment built as part of the Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park., Printed on mount in decorative scrollwork: Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876., Title from printed series list on verso with sixty-three other titles., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9644.6]

Title: Reading R.R. Office
Description: View showing the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company offices at 227 South Fourth Street during the construction of the 1871 addition designed by Collins & Autenrieth. The offices remained at the site from the time of original construction in 1850 (designs by John M. Gries) until 1893 and the completion of the new Philadelphia and Reading terminal at 12th and Market streets. Also shows construction materials including concrete blocks, bricks, and planks of wood laying in front of the office building and in the street., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Title printed on mount., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1871
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Transportation [P.9260.84]

Title: Japanese Com.'s Dwelling
Description: Oblique, exterior view of the front and side elevations of the Japanese Commissioner's Dwelling designed by Matsuo-Ehe for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Two men sit on the ground in front of the building. The walkway leading to the building is visible in the foreground. The dwelling was used to house Japanese workers. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Date from item., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Series number on negative illegible., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: 1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9600.6]

Title: [Steamboats on the Schuylkill River, near Boathouse Row, Philadelphia]
Description: View looking north showing the steamboat landing and Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River immediately north of the Fairmount Water Works. A small canoe floats in the water in the foreground. Also shows two steamboats on the river near the landing and three boathouses in the background, including the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society boathouse built in 1861 (left), the boathouse built in 1872 for the Vesper and Malta boat clubs (center), the University Barge Club boathouse constructed in 1871 (right). Other boat houses are obscured by trees., Title supplied by cataloger., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1870]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Transportation [P.8709.12]

Title: Steam boat landing Fairmount
Description: View looking north showing the steamboat landing and Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River immediately north of the Fairmount Water Works. A small canoe floats in the water in the foreground. Also shows two steamboats on the river near the landing and three boathouses in the background, including the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society boathouse built in 1861 (left), the boathouse built in 1872 for the Vesper and Malta boat clubs (center), the University Barge Club boathouse constructed in 1871 (right). Other boat houses are obscured by trees., Title from manuscript note on mount., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Stamped on verso: Copyrighted by Kiralfy Bros., Philadelphia, 1876., Pink mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Creator: R. Newell & Son, photographer
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Newell - Parks [P.9299.73]

Title: Immaculate Conception, R.C. Church, Germantown, Philadelphia
Description: Exterior view of Immaculate Conception Church built 1875-1879 after designs by Ephraim Francis Baldwin., Numbered 1030 on recto. Publisher's monogram on verso., Divided back. Post marked 1908., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: 1908
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Religion - [P.9050.18]

Title: Betsy Ross House postcards
Description: Exterior views of the Betsy Ross House built ca. 1740., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white., Also known as the American Flag House., Accession numbers: P.8712.51, P.9048.241, P.9048.261, P.9049.56 - 59, P.9076.2, P.9105.11 and P.9441.18., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: 1905-1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Historic buildings and sites - [various]

Title: Immaculate Conception Church chapel and St. Vincent's College, Germantown, Pa
Description: Oblique views of Immaculate Conception Church chapel built 1875-1879 after designs by Ephraim Francis Baldwin., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 101A02 and 101B02B., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Churches - 101]

Title: Staton Brothers, Stationery and Art Shop, Germantown Ave. and Coulter St., Germantown, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade of Staton Brothers stationery store at 5402 Germantown Avenue., Sheet number: 100A07., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Buildings - 100]

Title: Germantown National Bank postcards
Description: Contains views of bank building constructed in 1868 by J.G. Sidney. Depicts several oblique views of the front facade and side of the bank, along with interior views of the safe deposit department, the offices and the ladies' room., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Bank founded in 1814 by a group of businessmen in the house of Dr. George Bensell. Moved into J.G. Sidney's building from its location in the Clarkson-Watson house at 5275-5277 Germantown Avenue., Postcards issued by a few different publishers including Staton Bros. Publishing, Philadelphia and the Detroit Publishing Co., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - National Bank - 105]

Title: Betsy Ross House postcards
Description: Contains images of the Betsy Ross House built ca. 1740. Includes exterior views of the house with no flags; two small flags; two small and one large flag; one large flag and one large flag and a group of small flags. Also depicts images associated with Betsy Ross and the creation of the American flag, including Betsy Ross's grave, interior views of the flag room and images of Betsy Ross sewing the flag., Contains 76 postcards printed in color and 36 printed in black and white. Also includes 5 linen postcards., Also known as the American Flag House., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1950
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Betsy Ross House - 05 - 10]

Title: Church of St. Thomas, 17th & Morris Sts., Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front and south facade of church built 1901-1903 by after designs by Edwin Forrest Durang at the northwest corner of 17th and Morris Streets., Numbered 1018 on recto., Sheet number: 50A10., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Agricultural Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Agricultural Hall designed by James H. Windrim for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *albums (flat) [P.8684.45]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Horticultural Hall designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.46]

Title: Centennial Exposition. Main Building
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.47]

Title: Memorial Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Memorial Hall, also known as the Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.48]

Title: Centennial Exposition. Machinery Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Machinery Hall, designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.49]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: Oblique view of the front and south elevations of Horticultural Hall, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's headquarters on South Broad Street. A group of men and women are gathered near the entrance of the hall. Broadside posters adorn the corners of the building. Samuel Sloan designed the hall in 1867. A fire destroyed this hall in early 1881, and it was rebuilt in 1882 after designs by Addison Hutton., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Buff mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Hemple, Alfred H., fl. 1860-1879, photographer
Date: [ca. 1870]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Hemple - Theaters and halls [P.9260.56]

Title: Machinery Building (official). World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904
Description: Illustrated envelope for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in honor of the centennial anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase in St. Louis, Mo., April 30-December 1, 1901. Shows the Palace of Machinery built after the designs of Windman, Walsh & Boisselier. A fountain adorns the grounds across which vistors stroll and sit on benches. The machinery building contained exhibits related to advancements in technology, as well as the generator built by General Electric to power the entire exhibition., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date: [1904]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.108]

Title: Vue panoramique du parc pres du Cercle International
Description: Panoramic view looking toward the Palais du Champ De Mars (main building of the exposition) within a four-section park showing the area near the International Circle. Rooftops and towers of other exhibition buildings surround it. In the foreground, a monumental roof sculpture comprised of a female and cheubic figure is visible. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.29]

Title: Jardin central. Groups de statues (No. 16)
Description: View looking through a garden toward the exterior entry of an exhibition building adorned with statuary. Other statuary lines the circular pathway in the foreground. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Photographer's imprint printed on verso: M. Leon & J. Levy Ferrier, Sucrs. de Ferrier pere et fils et Soulier, 113, Boulevard de Sebastopol, 113 Paris. Vues sterescoptique sur verre de L'Exposition Universelle de 1867 ainsi que de tour les Pays., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.31]

Title: Pennsylvania Day. 1876
Description: Views showing a large crowd of visitors gathered around the Pennsylvania Building, designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann and Hugo Kafka, on Pennsylvania Day on September 28, 1876. Also shows a sign for "cold lemonade, pop corn and candy" on an adjacent hut and a row of state buildings in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mounts with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.160-161]

Title: Centennial opening - the choristers. 1876
Description: Views show a large crowd of visitors gathered around and on top of the Main Exhibition Hall (designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson) on Opening Day on May 10, 1876. Pedestrians, many with parasols, gather near the orchestra and choir stands set up in front of the hall. Two sets of railroad tracks are partially visible in one image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., One print [P.2011.47.170] contains manuscript note on verso: 354, White curved mounts with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., One print [P.2011.47.170] gift of Raymond Holstein.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.163 & 164], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.170]

Title: Memorial Hall
Description: Oblique view showing the front and west flank of the exhibition hall, also known as the Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. In the foreground, a locomotive pulls open-air coaches west, parallel to the Avenue of the Republic. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Stamped on mount in black ink: Grade 2, White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.166]

Title: Machinery Hall
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., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., One print [P.9260.46] includes stamp on mount: Grade 2., White curved mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., One print [P.2011.47.235] gift of Raymond Holstein.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9260.46], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.235]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: Views of the west front and south flank of Horticultural Hall, designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann, showing flower beds, trees, bushes and decorative planters in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., One print [P.9047.175] contains stamp on mount: Grade 2., White curved mounts with rounded corners., Variant of stereo - P.9299.11 and Holstein stereos - P.2011.47.245 & 246., One print [P.9047.175] gift of Robert M. Vogel., One print [P.2011.47.244] gift of Raymond Holstein., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.175], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.244]

Title: Art Gallery and Memorial Hall - March 7
Description: Oblique view looking northeast showing the front and west flank of the exhibition hall, also known as the Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. In the foreground, a construction site with piles of lumber and frame structures is set up. This photograph was taken about two months before the official opening of the International Exhibition, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.182]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: View of the west front and south flank of Horticultural Hall, designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann, showing flower beds, trees, bushes and decorative planters. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Stamped on mount: Grade 2., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9260.49]

Title: [Canada Lumber Exhibit]
Description: View showing the Canadian Log House with men standing on the roof and on the tower surmounted by the American and Canadian flags. Men also stand on the ground level looking toward the camera. Train tracks are visible in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title illegible on negative. Supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Variant of Holstein stereos - P.2011.47.290 & 291., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9299.40]

Title: Horticultural Hall, east end
Description: View showing the fountain created by J.L. Mott Iron Works from New York at the east entrance of Horticultural Hall on the Centennial grounds. In the background, the east front of the hall, designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann, is visible. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Variant of Holstein stereo - P.2011.47.267., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9580.6]

Title: Horti. Building, portico
Description: Exterior views showing the horseshoe arch and arabesque designs decorating the portico on the upper stories of Horticultural Hall designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprints on versos contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., One print [P.2011.47.166] gift of Raymond Holstein.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9600.4], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.166]

Title: Women's Pavilion
Description: Exterior view of the Women's Pavilion designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Two women and a man stand on a path near the gardens in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9734.10]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: View looking northwest at the front elevation of Horticultural Hall, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's headquarters on South Broad Street. Gas lamps flank the entrance stairs and broadside posters adorn the front of the building. A crowd pf people stand near the entrance stairs and near a gas lamp in front of the hall. Samuel Sloan designed the hall in 1867. A fire destroyed this hall in early 1881, and it was rebuilt in 1882 after designs by Addison Hutton., Title on negative., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Theaters and halls [P.9082.3]

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