Depicts a circular garden on the grounds of the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann, 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., George S. Webster was appointed the Assistant Engineer in charge of constructed buildings, roads, and walks of the Centennial Exposition in 1876., Attributed to John H. Webster but may have been taken by other Webster family members.
Creator
Webster, John H., 1861-1934, photographer
Date
ca. 1900
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Webster [P.9501.32]
Depicts the long flower bed, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," in front of the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann, 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., George S. Webster was appointed the Assistant Engineer in charge of constructed buildings, roads, and walks of the Centennial Exposition in 1876., Attributed to John H. Webster but may have been taken by other Webster family members., Numbered 3.5 in manuscript note on negative sleeve.
Creator
Webster, John H., 1861-1934, photographer
Date
ca. 1900
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Webster [P.9501.33]
