[Bird's eye view of the Centennial Exhibition grounds, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia]
Title
[Bird's eye view of the Centennial Exhibition grounds, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia]
Description
Trimmed detail of a bird's eye view looking toward the city showing the exhibition grounds. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Shows several of the exhibition buildings, including the Main Hall, Machinery Hall, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, U.S. Government Building, and Agricultural Hall. Several exhibition attendees walk and use carriages on the landscaped grounds between the buildings. In the foreground, park visitors view the vista from a tree-lined cliff and small observation deck. Some converse and make sketches. In the background, the New York Connecting Railway Bridge and Girard Avenue Bridge spanning the Schuylkill River are visible in addition to cityscape. Trains approach and depart from the bridges and steamboats traverse the river. View surrounded by an ornamental border. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 48, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 Z 99
Date
[1876]
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 Z 99
Main Exhibition Building & Horticultural Hall, International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876.
Title
Main Exhibition Building & Horticultural Hall, International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876
Description
Print containing views of two of the main buildings to be erected at the Centennial Exhibition. Views include heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, horseback, and omnibus in the foreground. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres) of the buildings in the lower corners. The buildings were built after the designs of Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 450, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Misc. - Folder 12
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Misc. - Folder 12
View of the grounds and buildings International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876.
Title
View of the grounds and buildings International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876
Description
Bird's eye view looking toward Fairmount Park showing the exhibition grounds. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Shows several of the exhibition buildings, including the Main Hall, Machinery Hall, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, U.S. Government Building, Agricultural Hall, and state buildings, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. In the foreground, across from the Transcontinental Hotel, people arrive on Elm Avenue by foot and omnibus and crowd the entrances to the fair. Several exhibition attendees walk and use carriages on the landscaped grounds between the buildings. In the right, pedestrians and carriages traverse the major roadway on the outskirts of the grounds near the Columbia Bridge spanning the Schuylkill River. Also shows the fountain near the Pennsylvania Building, the observatory tower on Belmont Hill, and the 24th Ward Reservoir on George's Hill. Key to 24 depicted buildings printed below the image. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 802, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Bird's Eye Views - View of the grounds
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Medium Society Prints - Centennial- Bird's Eye Views - View of the grounds
Bird's eye view. Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876.
Title
Bird's eye view. Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia. 1876
Description
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
Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia.
Title
Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia
Description
Commemorative print containing views of the main buildings to be erected at the exhibition. Includes the Art Gallery, Main Building, Agricultural Hall, Machinery Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Views include heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and omnibus in the foreground. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres) of the buildings in the lower left corner. 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., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 93, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 Ce 333, Hunter published several variant views, including folio-size prints commissioned in 1874 by the Centennial Board of Finance, of the Centennial Buildings after the official plans of the structures., Variant held in Large Society Prints - Centennial. Printed in lower right corner: Compliments of E. Morris & Co., Manufacturers of Silk, Nett, and Cassimere Hats, No. 30 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia.
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Print Department | HSP at LCP HSP Bc 8 Ce 333
Philadelphia 1876
Title
Philadelphia 1876
Description
Bird's eye view looking toward the city showing 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 several of the exhibition buildings, including the Main Hall, Machinery Hall, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, U.S. Government Building, and Agricultural Hall in addition to hotels, restaurants, and the Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain. Several exhibition attendees walk on the landscaped grounds between the buildings. In the foreground, two couples view the vista from near the reservoir on George's Hill and a horse-drawn carriage travels below. In the background, the Columbia Bridge, New York Connecting Railway Bridge, and Girard Avenue Bridge spanning the Schuylkill River are visible in addition to cityscape. Cityscape includes the Zoological Garden, Fairmount Water Works, Masonic Hall, the Cathedral of S.S. Peter and Paul, Girard College and the future City Hall. Trains approach and depart from the bridges and steamboats traverse the river. Names of several of the depicted sites are printed below the image. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 570, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 866 I 47, Inscribed on verso: From the Castner sale, March 8, 9 1943.
Creator
Inger, Christian, lithographer
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 866 I 47
The city of Philadelphia.
Title
The city of Philadelphia
Description
Bird's eye view looking east from West Philadelphia showing the city between West Philadelphia, the Schuylkill River, East Falls/Germantown, and Southwark/Grey's Ferry. Shows the residential, commercial, industrial, religious, educational, and cultural buildings lining the streets and outer lying areas of Center City. Also shows the Schuylkill River, grounds of the Centennial Exhibition (West Fairmount Park); Treaty, Smith, and Windmill islands; Camden, NJ. and public utilities, bridges, railroad depots, and reservoirs. Includes from north to south, Glenwood and Oddfellows Cemetery, Columbia Bridge, Centennial buildings (Art Gallery, Memorial Hall, Main Hall), Connecting R.R. Bridge, Reading R.R. coal wharves (Port Richmond), Germantown, Girard Avenue Bridge, Fairmount Park, Kensington Depot, House of Refuge, Eastern Penitentiary, Fairmount Water Works, Wire Bridge, Reading Depot, Penn. R.R. Depots & Car Works (West Philadelphia), Franklin Square, Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Logan Square, Market Street Bridge, New York Depot, New Post Office, Masonic Temple, future City Hall, Chestnut Street Bridge, Independence Hall, Public Ledger Building, Continental Hotel, La Pierre House, Washington Square, Academy of Music, Rittenhouse Square, Pennsylvania General Hospital, Philadelphia and Baltimore R.R., South Street Bridge, Navy Yard, Jefferson Square, Moyamensing Prison, Baltimore Depot, and U. S. Arsenal and Naval Asylum Building. Masts of docked ships line the piers along the Delaware and vessels sail on the waters of both rivers. Train, pedestrian, and street traffic is also visible on the city road ways and railroads. Key to major landmarks and streets printed below the image. Streets include Girard Avenue, Westminster Avenue, Aspen Street, Fadline Street, Haverford Street, Bridge Street, Powelton Street, Lancaster Avenue, Market Street, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, and South Street., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 137, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 865 P 267
Creator
Parsons & Atwater, artist
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Print Department | HSP at LCP HSP Bc 865 P 267
Shoe & Leather Building. International Exhibition, 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia.
Title
Shoe & Leather Building. International Exhibition, 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia
Description
View of the exhibition building built after the designs of Alexander B. Barry that displayed all the mechanical processes of making shoes and boots. Includes several fair visitors on the grounds in front of the building. Individuals walk, converse, admire a fountain, enter the hall, and sit on a bench in a small landscaped area. The grounds are lined by a tree and bushes. Also shows part of Machinery Hall in the right of the image. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted by William H. Huntington., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 695, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Misc. - Shoe & Leather
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Print Department | HSP at LCP HSP Medium Society Prints - Centennial - Misc. - Shoe & Leather
Panorama of Philadelphia and Centennial Exhibition grounds.
Title
Panorama of Philadelphia and Centennial Exhibition grounds
Description
Panoramic view looking east from West Fairmount Park showing the city between the fair grounds and to near Southwark and the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. The names of major sites depicted are printed above and below the image, respectively. Includes the major exhibition buildings of the U.S. Government Building, Machinery Hall, Women's Pavilion, Judges Hall, Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Hall, and the Main Exhibition Building; the Columbia, N.Y. Connecting Railway, Girard Avenue, Callowhill Street, Market Street, and Chestnut Street bridges; Treaty and Smith's islands; Girard College; the Zoological Garden; the N.Y. Connecting Railroad; Camden, N.J.; Independence Hall; the Masonic Temple; Fairmount Water Works; the "new Public Building", i.e., the future City Hall; Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul; "European Steam Ship Wharves"; and the Penna. R.R. Depot. Also shows scullers in front of Boathouse Row, the gas works, fair visitors, travelling trains, and maritime traffic. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Several of the exhibition buildings were designed by Herman Schwarzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 540, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 865 B 124, Inscribed on verso: William C. Stokes, June 29, 1936.
Creator
Bachmann, Henry
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 865 B 124
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
Title
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description
Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date
c1875
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
Title
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description
Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date
c1875
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso
Bird's eye view of Centennial buildings
Title
Bird's eye view of Centennial buildings Centennial Station of Philada. & Reading R.R
Description
Tradecard for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad showing a view looking west toward the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Centennial station (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, George's Hill, and the 24th Ward reservoir. Also shows a train approaching the station. Contains train schedule and ticketing information on the verso. Several of the depicted 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., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 47, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 8 C 3924.3
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 8 C 3924.3
In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States.
Title
In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States
Description
Print containing a central view of the female figure of America surrounded by scenes and vignettes that commemorate the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Shows America, wearing a liberty cap and holding a laurel wreath, seated on a throne that is bordered by American flags. Vignette portraits of the presidents and prominent military figures from the American Revolution encircle the image and a bird's eye view of the exhibition grounds, "Centennial Exhibition Buildings, Philadelphia,"and vignettes of Independence Hall, Faneuil Hall, and the Bunker Hill Monument are visible above it. At the bottom of the print, a battle scene represents "The Struggle for Liberty" and a family resting on their porch in front of a farmer in his field, and a factory, represents "Peace and Prosperity". Also includes the American eagle holding the American shield and banner "E Pluribus Unum." The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 374, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 St 57
Creator
George Stinson & Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 8 St 57
Configure Craig, Finley & Co. Steam-power lithographers and printers, 1020 Arch Street.
Title
Craig, Finley & Co. Steam-power lithographers and printers, 1020 Arch Street
Description
Series of tradecards advertising the lithographic firm established as Craig, Butt & Finley in 1869 and renamed Craig, Finley & Co. in 1872. Seven of the tradecards depict quaint scenes of children at play and work in addition to one containing a montage of vignette views of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Scenes include a boy presenting flowers to a girl, children witnessing breaking and broken wares, children chasing a rabbit, a shepherd boy with a lamb, and girls performing the wash. All the boys are attired in knickers and most wear hats. Most of the girls are attired in peasant-like dresses. Centennial tradecard shows Machinery Hall, the Main Building, Art Gallery, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Also includes the promotional text: Publishers of this style Centennial Card. Firm operated until 1950., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 14, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook. Gift of F. Lyman Windolph.
Creator
Craig, Finley & Co.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook
[Rose of the Centennial Exhibition]
Title
[Rose of the Centennial Exhibition]
Description
Souvenir shaped as a rose when opened and containing 30 vignette views of prominent buildings, landmarks, and iconography associated with the Centennial Exhibition printed on the recto and verso. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Vignettes captioned in English and German. Includes the "Facsimile" of the seal of the Centennial and the "Centennial Medal" containing allegorical female figures; Old Time Cabin; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judge's Hall; House of Public Comfort; the German, English, and French Commission buildings; Spanish Building; The Old Time Windmill; Independence Hall; Machinery Hall; Art Gallery; Agricultural Building; Horticultural Building; Japanese Dwelling; Brazilian Commissioners Building; Centennial Newspaper Building; Main Building; The Corliss Engine; Centennial Waterworks; The Lake Fountaine [sic]; Main Building Western Entrance; Photographic Association; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Swedish School House; Fountain in the Horticultural Hall; and United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Several of the views include park visitors. Also contains rose details. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 660, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 C 395
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 recto, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 verso
[Rose of the Centennial Exhibition]
Title
[Rose of the Centennial Exhibition]
Description
Souvenir shaped as a rose when opened and containing 30 vignette views of prominent buildings, landmarks, and iconography associated with the Centennial Exhibition printed on the recto and verso. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Vignettes captioned in English and German. Includes the "Facsimile" of the seal of the Centennial and the "Centennial Medal" containing allegorical female figures; Old Time Cabin; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judge's Hall; House of Public Comfort; the German, English, and French Commission buildings; Spanish Building; The Old Time Windmill; Independence Hall; Machinery Hall; Art Gallery; Agricultural Building; Horticultural Building; Japanese Dwelling; Brazilian Commissioners Building; Centennial Newspaper Building; Main Building; The Corliss Engine; Centennial Waterworks; The Lake Fountaine [sic]; Main Building Western Entrance; Photographic Association; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Swedish School House; Fountain in the Horticultural Hall; and United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Several of the views include park visitors. Also contains rose details. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 660, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 C 395
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 recto, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 verso
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
Title
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Description
Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park., Not in Wainwright., Cover contains pictorial design., Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography. Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection. We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 98, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876
Creator
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date
May 1, 1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
Title
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Description
Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park., Not in Wainwright., Cover contains pictorial design., Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography. Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection. We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 98, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876
Creator
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date
May 1, 1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso