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Title
Horticultural Building - S.W. Forcing Wall.
Description
Interior view of Horticultural Hall showing a greenhouse with a table of various potted plants and trees.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.37a]
Title
Women's Pavilion.
Description
Exterior view of front of building including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, urns, and two women and one man standing on walkways.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9734.10]
Title
Lighthouse [Beacon]- Government Building
Description
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building, depicting light fixture from lighthouse lantern room. Also shows flags draped along the wall.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.17c]
Title
Main Building - North side.
Description
Exterior view along side of building. Depicts open railroad tracks, shrubs and streetlights in front of building and flags on top..
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.1b]
Title
Centennial grounds, looking east.
Description
View of Centennial grounds with the lake and several buildings, including the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Pennsylvania State Building, visible. In the foreground is a cart with a tower topped by a flag. Two men on platform at top of tower, one man climbing up the tower, and three seated on the cart.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.177]
Title
The locomotive of "1835".
Description
A locomotive sits in a grassy area in front of the Maryland State Building.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.9a]
Title
Rhododendrons Horticultural Grounds.
Description
Interview showing rhododendron flower bed in the center with adjacent plants and flowers.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.32d]
Title
View From Catholic Fountain
Description
Exterior view along throughfare. Planting strip runs down center of road. Various buildings in background.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.14a]
Title
Pandanus Javanicus Variegates.
Description
Interior view of Horticultural Hall showing a potted plant.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.36e]
Title
Horticultural Building - Floral Hall - April.
Description
Interior view of the hall showing construction of a fountain. Also shows contruction materials including flooring, mounds of soil, parts of the fountain, barrels, and a hose.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.32e]
Title
Main Building, from southwest looking northwest.
Description
Interior view of the main building from the southwest looking northwest. The view looks from the German exhibit towards Great Britain and Ireland. Depicts merchandise displays including Elberfeld, Exhibit #201, Gebhard & Co., John S. Brown & Sons, Belfast, Exhibit #19.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.8975.8]
Title
Government Building, Main Isle
Description
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building along the main isle. Depicts the war canoe and rocks on display.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.18b]
Title
Horticultural Hall, from Grounds.
Description
Exterior view of building showing a wire gazebo, bench, and arch. Also shows shubs and paths.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.30f]
Title
Group of Deer - U.S. Government Building
Description
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building. Depicts a display of stuffed deer.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.18e]
Title
Horticultural Building - S.E. Forcing Room.
Description
Interior view showing table of various potted plants and trees.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.36b]
Title
New England Glass Company's exhibit - Main Building.
Description
Collection of glass ware, including bottles, decanters, glasses, and a table chandelier. Exhibit title: New England Glass Co., East Cambridge, Mass., Exhibit #274, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.176]
Title
Horticultural Grounds from W. Promenade.
Description
Extrior view from upper level showing the Horticultural Grounds including paths, trees, flower beds, and a gazebo.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.31b]
Title
Machinery Hall, from Main Building.
Description
View of large crowd in front of Machinery Hall.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.2c]
Title
Latonia [Latania] Barbonica, Floral Hall.
Description
Interior view of Floral Hall. Shows a potted Latonia [Latania] Barbonica plant and several other potted plants. Also shows interior wall of the hall incuding archways and windows.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.35c]
Title
Swedish Schoolhouse.
Description
Exterior of log building. In foreground are paths and shrubs.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.5d]
Title
Women's Pavilion from Gallery
Description
Interior view of the Women's Pavilion from the gallery. Depicts an aisle, at the center of which is a ceramic fountain. On either side of the aisle leading to the fountain are objects including various pieces of furniture, cabinetry, cupboards, and jewelry cases.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.23c]
Title
Machinery Hall - South Avenue looking east.
Description
Interior overview of South Avenue in Machinery Hall. Depicts various machines and steam engines. Exhibit titles: Lovegrove & Co., Phila., Pa., Exhibit #588; Charles P. Gladwin, Phila., Pa., Exhibit #596, machinery hall, Bldg.#2.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.171]
Title
Variation Agricultural building, from northeast.
Description
Exterior of Agricultural Hall with street light lined walkway in front.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.4c]
Title
Iowa State Building.
Description
Exterior view of building with front porch roof held up with pillars.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.11b]
Title
Agricultural Hall - Nave.
Description
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.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.170]
Title
Main Building - Transept.
Description
Interior view showing windows and floor without exhibitions or displays.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.38c]
Title
Floral Hall West Passage.
Description
Interior view of Horticultural Hall showing two staircases and a center passage. Also shows ornate arches, plants on display, and containers, possibly for storage.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.32a]
Title
Horticultural Building Promenade.
Description
Exterior view from upper level roof (i.e. promenade) showing ornate flagpoles and street lights. Also shows trees and buildings in the distance.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.31a]
Title
Horticultural Hall.
Description
Exterior frontal view of building and grounds. Shows flower beds, paths, trees, and a man posing next to a potted plant.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.29a]
Title
Machinery Hall - South Avenue - April 13
Description
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue. Depicts men working on construction of machine parts and vehicles.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.19a]
Title
Women's Pavilion.
Description
Exterior view of the Women's Pavilion with landscaped gardens, walkways, and urns in foreground.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.6d]
Title
Washington's Tent and Camp Outfit
Description
View of President Washington's tent and camp outfit in the U.S. Government Building. Depicts a tented area, chairs, a small dining table, and pots/pans surrounding firewood. Also shows an American flag draped along one side of the tent.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.18a]
Title
State buildings, Massachusetts in foreground.
Description
View of various state buildings with the Massachusetts State Building in foreground.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.12e]
Title
Pennsylvania Day - instantaneous view.
Description
Large crowds along the roads around exhibition buildings. Buildings visible include U.S. Government Building and arm and hand of Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty. Depicts statues, shrubs, trees, and walkways.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.174]
Title
Centennial opening - the choristers.
Description
View of large crowd in front of the Main Building on and around the sculptures. Choristers dressed in white walk through the center.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.2b]
Title
General view of Egyptian section - Main Building.
Description
Entranceway to the Egyptian section in Main Building. Two busts decorate the entrance.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
*Centennial - photos [P.9037.7]
Title
Machinery Hall - South Avenue from East End
Description
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibit and displays from Germany, Great Britain and Ireland. In the foreground are two large cannons, part of the German section.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.20d]
Title
Moranta Zabrina, Floral Hall.
Description
Interior view of showing a potted Montana Zebra plant and various shrubs and trees. Also shows part of the interior wall of Horticultural Hall.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.35e]
Title
Floral Hall - Horticultural Building.
Description
Interior view showing walkway, potted plants and trees, and chandeliers.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.34a]
Title
Agricultural Hall.
Description
Exterior of Agricultural Hall with a horse and carriage in front. In foreground are roads and people with hats and umbrellas.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9734.11]
Title
Horticultural Hall from Municipal Building
Description
Exterior view looking south west of building and grounds. Shows flower beds, paths, trees, and a man standing on a pathway.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.29f]
Title
Spanish Government Building.
Description
Exterior view of the building with flagpoles on top and a streetlamp and walkway in front.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.5c]
Title
Statue--"Columbus"
Description
Frontal view of the statue of Columbus. Located in a park lined with pathways and trees. Depicted in the background is a building, in front of which is a cannon.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.15e]
Title
Machinery Hall - North Avenue from East End
Description
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibits and displays from Great Britain and Ireland [indicated by banners].
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.20f]
Title
The locomotive of "1875".
Description
A group of men stand in front of a locomotive with the Maryland State Building in background.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.9c]
Title
U.S. Chemical Dept., Main Building.
Description
Interior view showing displays in the United States Chemical Department in the main exhibition building. Philadelphia Lead Works' exhibit in the foreground.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.8975.7]
Title
Centennial opening - the orators.
Description
Opening day ceremony of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, May 10, 1876. Depicts Art Gallery with trolley cars and crowd of attendees with umbrellas under stormy skies.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.162]
Title
Horticultural Hall - East Front.
Description
Exterior view of building showing Mott Fountain, a cast iron fountain decorated with various figures by J.L. Mott Iron Works.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.30e]
Title
Horticultural Hall - S.E. View.
Description
Exterior view of building and grounds. Shows paths lined with benches, flower beds, and shrubs.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.29d]
Title
Machinery Hall - North Avenue Looking East
Description
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue looking East. Depicted are various locomotives from steam engines to farm engines. Also shown are displays of wheels.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.20a]
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