Print containing a central view of the proposed Main Exhibition Building surrounded by titled vignettes showing key events in the history of the United States. View includes trains of people arriving by foot, on horseback, and by omnibus in front of the exhibition hall. The length, width, and square footage of the building are printed below the image. Vignettes, predominately events from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican American and Civil War, include "Drafting the Declaration of Independence - The Committee"; "Reading the Declaration of Independence"; Celebration of the Fourth of July After the [Civil] War"; "Battle at Manmouth"; "Entry into Mexico"; "Battle of Lake Erie"; the raising of the American flag at "Fort Sumter"; "Surrender of Lee"; and Lincoln's celebratory "Entry into Richmond." Many of the images include victorious military leaders in addition to celebratory crowds. Other vignette views show street and pedestrian traffic in front of "Independence Hall or State House, Phila." and "The Memorial Building or "Art Gallery," Phila." Also contains the figure of America; an American eagle; a bee hive icon for "Agriculture" and train icon for "Mechanics"; Native American figures incorporated into the border; and banners reading "Great World Fair" and "Industry of All Nations." The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Farimount Park., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 3, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 S 325
Creator
Schile, H. (Henry)
Date
[c1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW -Centennial [7859.F]
View of The 20 Ton Rodman Gun in front of the U.S. Government Building. The background depicts a grassy area surrounded by trees, in the center of which a statue sits atop a pedastal.
View showing a wide aisle with benches flanked by display cases exhibiting products from agricultural manufacturers, including the canned goods of Atmore & Son advertised by a cow on a pedestal, E.J. Larrabee & Co., and James Tufts in the Agricultural Building designed by James H. Windrim. Banners for Canada and Portugal are visible in the background. 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.2011.47.260., 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.9580.5]
View looking down Agricultural Avenue, lined with various tents and small buildings. Depicted is a terrain of dirt paths and grass parks, clustered with with a multitude of trees. Also shown are people walking around.
Interior view of the Agricultural Building looking West. Depicts a room filled with tools and machinery related to the agricultural industry. Also shows a stand with a label reading, "Celery Salt, Mustard, and Spices." In the background is a large fountain.
Exterior view of Agricultural Hall, American Restaurant (architect Schwarzmann) in its foreground, taken from Horticultural Hall. Depicts people on walkway and footbridge between the buildings and distinctive fence in foreground.
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]
Oblique view looking west at the south elevation of Agricultural Hall designed by James H. Windrim. Shows a line of spectators, some with parasols, sitting on benches and standing against a rail in the foreground. A horse hitched to a dray is visible in the background. 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.9734.11]
Exterior view of Agricultural Hall behind wooden fence at Philadelphia's Centennial exhibition held in Fairmount Park. The view shows three large entryways dwarfed by steeply pitched roofs and flanking towers., Paper label on verso lists twenty-eight other titles in the series., 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.9644.2]
Exterior view of Agricultural Hall designed by James H. Windrim for the Centennial fair, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Gray mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Schofield, John, 1835-1910
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Schofield - Exhibitions [P.9774.7]
View down Main Avenue in Agricultural Hall. Prominent is a wooden cow at the mincemeat display, containers of biscuits and crackers, and a Tufts soda fountain. Exhibit titles: Atmore & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #147; Larrabee, E.J., & Co., Albany, N.Y., Exhibit #258; Tufts, Jas. W.,Boston, Mass., Exhibit #n/a, Agricultural Hall, Bldg. #152.
Ornamental fountain by Janes & Kirtland, New York, N.Y, inside Agricultural Hall. On the rim of the basin are planters, around the base of the fountain there are sculptures, and on top there is a sculpture. In the background "the Old Windmill" from Hecker, George V., & Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #203, and a U.S. Post mailbox are visible.
View of fountain in the nave of Agricultural Hall. The large fountain consists of two tiers and is decorated with small statues that include herons, men blowing horns, and a female figure. Potted plants are perched on the corners of the fountain barrier. Also shown in the far background is a wind-mill.
Interior view of Agricultural Hall, specifically looking North from the nave. Depicts exhibits--primarily from Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and France--featuring delicacies such as chocolates, wines, and various other alcoholic beverages. The over-sized bottles on display are part of the Reignard exhibit, a Parisian wine firm. Also shown in the background is the model of a windmill.
Interior view of Agricultural Hall, specifically looking North from the nave. Depicts various exhibits featuring delicacies such as chocolates, preserved fruits, and alcoholic beverages. Also shows a sign reading, "Geo. Neighbour & Sons, BEE HIVES," a London-based company located in the Great Britain and Ireland section of the Hall.
Interior view of Agricultural Hall dominated by a large, multi-tiered fountain topped by a sculptural figure. Steeply pitched truss arches soar above the exhibitions. Agricultural Hall was built for the Centennial exhibition held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park., Title from manuscript note on verso., Orange 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.9644.3]
Interior view of Machinery Hall. Shows the exhibit by the American Steamship Company. Depicted is a display featuring several model ships, along with paintings and an architectural drawing of ships. Two benches are seen in front of the exhibit where viewers could sit to contemplate the display.
Statue of American volunteer soldier in front of Main Building. Exhibit title: 'The American soldier', Exhibit #24, Exhibitors: New England Granite Company, Hartford, Conn.
Interior view of Machinery Hall depicting the exhibit by the American Watch Company. Also shows the equipment and machinery used in the watch industry.
View showing a flower bed in the foreground, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," and behind it, the year 1876 has been formed by flowers in front of Horticultural Hall, the Centennial 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., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Buff curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920
Date
c1901
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Rau - Parks [P.9573.19]
The Arkansas State Building pavilion, in a lanscaped setting with trees and paths. There are flags visible around the building. In the background is George's Hill Restaurant, also called the Hebrew Restaurant.
View showing the Arkansas State Building designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann and Hugo Kafka on the Centennial grounds. 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.9299.41]
Construction 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, railroad tracks extend toward the building and a construction site with piles of lumber and frame structures is set up. Exhibition hall built for the International Exhibition, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., 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 Robert M. Vogel.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Construction [P.9047.75]
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]
Exterior view of Memorial Hall soon after completion. Work began on July 4, 1874 and was completed March 1, 1876. Equipment, lumber and buildings sed for construction are depicted in foreground.
Bird's eye view of the exhibition building, the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall, designed by Herman Schwartzmann. View includes heavy visitor traffic by foot and carriage in the foreground. Couples stroll the grounds, enter the hall, converse, and are transported by carriage. Also shows a fountain in the right of the image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Probably by Louis Aubrun., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 25, Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [5225.F.4]
Bird's eye views of two of the exhibition buildings - the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall designed by Herman Schwartzmann and the Main building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Views include heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and omnibus in the foreground. Also contains the dimensions of the buildings in the lower left corner. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Gift of David Doret., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 26
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2006.28.7]
Interior view showing potted tree with hanging fruit. Other varieties of plants line the floor. Building adorned with arched windows, decorative archways, and chandelier.
View showing a marble fountain in front of a long lily pond or reflecting pool flanked by shrubs and trees extending in a line toward 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 New York, N,Y.; Chicago, Ill.; and London, Eng., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Printed above image on mount: 9., Explicative paragraph of text providing brief history of the basin and gardens in 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
[ca. 1905]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Keystone View Company - Parks [P.9047.147]
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]
Architects: Machinery Hall -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wislon; 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.
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.
Bird's eye view looking west from the Schuylkill River toward the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Reading Railroad depot (in the foreground), the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Art Gallery (Memorial Hall), Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, U.S. Government Buildings, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural Hall, the observatory on George's Hill, the 24th Ward reservoir, the Globe Hotel, and the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot. Also shows a train approaching the Reading Railroad station, the bridge over Lansdown Valley, and smaller exhibition venues, including the Photograph Gallery, City Pavilion, Vienna Bakery and Coffee House, restaurants, state buildings, fountains and monuments. The grounds are lined with trees, bushes, and landscaped paths. Contains the names and dimensions of the major buildings, and a miniature diagram of the view and corresponding key below the image. Key identifies 51 depicted sites. Several of the buildings were built after the designs of Henry Petit, Hermann Schwarzmann, and Joseph Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 42, Gift of David Doret.
Date
c1875, c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2002.49.2]
Bird's eye view looking west from the Schuylkill River toward the proposed buildings on the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Art Gallery (Memorial Hall), Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, U.S. Government Buildings, Horticultural Hall, and Agricultural Hall. The grounds are lined with trees, bushes, and landscaped paths. Also shows the 24th Ward reservoir and buildings surrounding the exhibition grounds. A train travels in the background. Also contains the dimensions in the lower right corner for six of the buildings . The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 41
Date
c1875
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.9192.4]
First state of a bird's eye view issued as a promotion by the publisher for "The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition" (1876). View looks south from Belmont Plateau showing the proposed buildings on the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes Horticultural Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, Agricultural Hall, Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, Machinery Hall, and U.S. Government Building. The grounds are lined with trees, bushes, and landscaped paths. Includes several fair visitors traveling by foot and carriage on the paths. Clusters of tree tops are visible in the foreground. Also contains the names and dimensions of the main buildings printed below the image. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 51, Gift of David Doret, See James Dabney McCabe's The illustrated history of the Centennial Exhibition: ... (Philadelphia: Published by the National Publishing Company, 1876). [Am 1876 McCabe 78340.O], Trimmed.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2003.41.3]
Bird's eye view looking west from the Schuylkill River toward the proposed buildings on the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Main Building, Machinery Hall, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, and Agricultural Hall. The grounds are lined with trees, bushes, and landscaped paths. Also shows the 24th ward reservoir and buildings surrounding the exhibition grounds. A train travels in the background. Also contains the names and dimension of the main buildings s printed below the image. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Gift of David Doret., POS 43, Philadelphia on Stone
Date
c1875
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2002.49.1]
Bird's eye view looking east showing the exhibition grounds and surrounding area. Grounds are landscaped with trees, bushes, and pathways. Key to 39 depicted buildings and sites printed below the image. Includes the Main Building, Machinery Hall, Memorial Hall & Art Gallery, Agricultural Building, and Horticultural Hall. Also shows the several bridges over the Schuylkill River, including Falls, Columbia, Girard Avenue, and New York Connecting, in addition to "New Bridges over Penna. R.R." south of the grounds. Major roadways include Elm, Belmont, and Girard avenues. Other sites depicted include the 24th Ward reservoir, George's Hill, Sawyer's Elevator, Belmont Mansion, and Globe and Trans Continental hotels. East Fairmount Park is visible in the background., Copyrighted by Sydney Smirke, Distributor's stamp pasted on recto: From J. L. Smith's Map Establishment, 37 S. Sixth St., Philada., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 44, Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Date
1875
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [5225.F.7]
Bird's eye view looking toward East Fairmount Park showing the proposed buildings on the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Shows the English Commissioners Building, U.S. Government Building, Agricultural Hall, Machinery Hall, Ladies' Pavilion, Judge's Hall, Horticultural Hall, offices, Photographic Hall, Art Gallery, and the Main Building. Also shows fountains, the Total Catholic Abstinence Fountain, and the Columbia Bridge spanning the Schuylkill River. Figures representing fair visitors populate the view. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres) of the buildings in the lower left corner. Key to buildings printed below the image. Many of the buildings were designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 45, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Bird's Eye Views - Bird's eye view
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1875
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Bird's Eye Views - Bird's eye view
View of Centennial grounds looking down the Avenue of the Republic. Street lamps, benches, and fences in the foreground with various buildings in background.
View of grounds looking north from Machinery Hall. Bench and street lamp lined walkway in foreground separated from various buildings, including U.S. Government Building, in background by lake with boats.
Series of bird's eye views depict the Centennial Exhibition's landscaped grounds in West Fairmount Park from George's Hill Observatory. Shows the Main Exhibition Building, Machinery Hall, U.S. Government Building, Women's Pavilion, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Hall, Agricultural Hall, the reservoir, various state buildings, the lake, and the Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain. Many of the buildings were designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Date supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed in red ink on mounts., Photographer's manuscript note in ink on verso of P.9169.4 is illegible. Manuscript notes in pencil on some versos, probably made by former owner, list buildings depicted., Yellow mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., P.9047.103-107 gift of Robert M. Vogel; P.9299.34 gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Exhibitions [P.8551.1; P.9047.103-107; P.9119.1; P.9169.13; P.9169.14; P.9299.34]
"View from the reservoir. The reservoir extended along the northwest boundary of the Exposition grounds. This view shows state buildings in the foreground (from the left: Michigan, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware and Maryland) and Machinery Hall, the Main Building and the Art Gallery in the distance."--Looney. Old Philadelphia. p. 221.
Aerial view of the exhibition from the reservoir.
Architects: Connecticut State Building - D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell; U.S. Government Building - James H. Windrim; Machinery Hall and Main Exhibition Building - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson.
