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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: 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 - stereos [P.9047.164]

Title: Centennial Photographic Company Collection
Description: Collection documents the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia (Pa.) celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Independence. Contains images of the construction and installation of exhibitions; exhibition grounds including bird's eye views, scenes along exhibition avenues, rail lines, fountains, statuary, and outdoor horticultural displays; interiors and exteriors of exhibition buildings including Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, the United States Government Building, states' buildings, and the Women's Pavilion; displays showing the wares and products of specific companies and countries; and displays of art particularly of Italian statuary.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia, Print Dept., Centennial Photographic Company Collection.

Title: Centennial opening - the choristers.
Description: View of large crowd in front of the Main Building on and around the sculptures.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.163]

Title: Fountain Ave. from Horticultural Hall.
Description: View of Fountain Avenue looking southwest from Horticultural Hall. Includes partial view of U.S. Govenrment Building. Depicts flower gardens, scrubs, trees, and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.8975.2]

Title: Horticultural Hall.
Description: Exterior view of building from the southeast including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, trees, benches, and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9260.49]

Title: Medical Department Building.
Description: A group of ten people (7 men, 2 women, and one boy) standing on a path in front of the Medical Department Building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9022.5]

Title: Brewer's Hall.
Description: Exterior view of the front of the building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.6e]

Title: Horticultural Hall - southeast view.
Description: Exterior view of building from the southeast including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, urns, benches, and walkways in foreground.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9229.11]

Title: Viti's Alabaster Vases - Main Building.
Description: Interior view of the Main Building. Depicts vases and urns.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.8975.3]

Title: Horticultural Hall - S.E. view.
Description: Exterior view of the southeast facade including a portion of the grounds. Depicts flower gardens, shrubs, trees, benches and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.175]

Title: Main Building, from east end.
Description: Exterior view of east end of building. Depicts open grassy lawn and shrubs.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9580.7]

Title: Horticultural Hall.
Description: Exterior view of building from the southwest including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, urns, and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.8975.1]

Title: Art Gallery and Memorial Hall, March 7,1876.
Description: 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.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.182]

Title: Brazilian Empire Building.
Description: Exterior view of the Brazilian Empire Building in a shady grove of trees.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.5f]

Title: Log Cabin Furniture.
Description: Exhibit of log cabin furniture showing a crib, chair, and desk with a clock, framed prints, two silhouettes, and a banner mounted on the wall. Also shows dishes, candlesticks, small chest with drawers, and a small spinning wheel on the desk.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.28d]

Title: Horticultural Hall - East Front.
Description: Exterior of Horticultural Hall with the Mott fountain in front. Sculptures of children, angels, and women decorate the fountain.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9580.6]

Title: The American Volunteer (granite statue).
Description: Statue of American volunteer soldier in front of Main Building. Exhibit title: 'The American soldier', Exhibit #24, Exhibitors: New England Granite Company, Hartford, Conn.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.172]

Title: Main Building - north entrance.
Description: View of the Main Building with two statues, railway cars, and horse cart in the foreground.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.2e]

Title: The Dying Lioness.
Description: View of Dead Lioness Monument, owned by the Fairmount Park Commision, at southeast corner of Memorial Hall.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.3f]

Title: Winged Horses.
Description: Winged Horses monument, owned by the Fairmount Park Commission, with people around base, in front of Memorial Hall.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.3e]

Title: Main Building - North Ave. Looking East - April 6th.
Description: Interior view from upper level showing exhibits under construction.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.38d]

Title: Lighthouse and Buoys, U.S.
Description: Depicts a U.S. lighthouse, surrounded by buoys of various shapes and sizes. A pathway leads to the lighthouse and the other structures in the area. Also shown are fences and markers blocking off the exhibits and trees in the background.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.15e]

Title: Memorial Hall.
Description: View of crowds on steps of Memorial Hall and on railroad platform. Railroad tracks and Winged Horses in foreground.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.2f]

Title: The Lake - Centennial grounds.
Description: Machinery Hall from the north side reflected in a lake, with a canoe and raft in front. The Howe Monument is seen to the right. A carriage and people are in front of the building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - photos [P.9047.184]

Title: New Hampshire State Building.
Description: Exterior view of the New Hampshire State Building with trails and paths in front.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.168]

Title: "Old Abe", Wisconsin Eagle.
Description: Display of "Old Abe", a Wisconsin Eagle, housed in an annex north of the Wisconsin State Building. Lithograph caption: "North of this building is an annex intended for special display of the productions of Wisconsin. It contains specimens of the ores, minerals, stone and woods of the State. Over this collection presides the war-eagle 'Old Abe,' a bird which can boast of a biography the particulars of which some of the 'Badger State' attendants will be glad to relate."
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.169]

Title: Pennsylvania State Building.
Description: Exterior view of building with grasses and shrubs in foreground.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.7e]

Title: Hunter's Camp.
Description: Several men sit near shady trees by water with two canoes.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.13d]

Title: Vermont State Building.
Description: Exterior view of the front of the building. Depicts shrubs, walkways and street lamp.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9229.6]

Title: Tower - Fairmount Park.
Description: Exterior view of a tower in Fairmount Park. Depicts tress, shrubs, rocks, urns and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.8975.11]

Title: Res. English Comission, rear building.
Description: Exterior view of the rear of building, surrounded by a fence.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9299.38]

Title: Main Building - Nave, from Transept Looking East - March 2.
Description: Interior view of the empty nave showing structural and architectural details.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.38b]

Title: Rhode Island State Building.
Description: Exterior view of the front of building. Depicts the grass, walkway, and several men stting in the doorway.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9229.9]

Title: Agricultural building - north front.
Description: View of the north front entrance of building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.4b]

Title: Pennsylvania State Building.
Description: Exterior view of the front including a portion of the grounds. Depicts grass, shrubs, benches, and walkways.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9229.7]

Title: Centennial grounds from Judge's Pavilion.
Description: Looking out at Centennial Grounds from Judge's Pavilion depicts trees, grass, walkways, and several men sitting on benches.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9734.9]

Title: Japanese Comissioner's Dwelling.
Description: Exterior view of entrance to Japanese Dwelling.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9600.5]

Title: Zoological Garden - chimpanzee.
Description: Depicts chimpanzee standing and drinking from a metal cup being held by a man.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9229.5]

Title: Massachusetts State Building.
Description: Exterior view, front of building. Depicts porch, shrubs and walkway in front.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9299.39]

Title: Memorial Hall.
Description: View of Memorial Hall looking north from Main Building. Depicts railroad passing in front.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.166]

Title: Main Building, from east end.
Description: Exterior view showing eastern facade.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.1a]

Title: Dome - Memorial Hall.
Description: Exterior dome of Memorial Hall with statues.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.3a]

Title: Res. English Comission, rear building.
Description: Exterior view of the rear of building, surrounded by a fence.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.173]

Title: Machinery Hall - South Avenue from West End
Description: Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue from West end. Depicts various industrial machinery.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.19b]

Title: Canadian cheese factory.
Description: Exterior view with the words, "Butter & Cheese Factory" and "Butter & Cheese Exhibition" prominently displayled and a porch running along the side of the building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.7a]

Title: Victoria Court, Australian section - Main Building.
Description: View of Victorian Court within Australian exhibit in Main Building. Depicts statue of Lynceus and Hypermenstra.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.8975.9]

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]

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