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Title: Old Tun Tavern
Description: David Doret and Linda G. Mitchell Collection, 2018., Label on the front reads: Old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Where the First Grand □ of F. & A.M. was Held in America. Tun Tavern stood at the intersection of King (later Water) Street and Wilcox (later Tun) Alley. It was the location of the first lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the colonies as early as 1732. The June 26, 1732 Pennsylvania Gazette contains an announcement of William Allen being chosen Grand Master. The Tavern is also regarded as the location where the United States Marines held their first recruitment drive in 1775. In 1781, Tun Tavern burned down. A reproduction was built on the grounds of the 1926 Sesquicentennial and demolished after the exposition ended.
Date: circa 20th c
Location: OBJ 907

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Municipal Stadium in preparation for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exhibition, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, in 1926 as it is being prepared for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. A stage is being constructed at one end of the field and a few people are in the stands. Broad Street and other areas of the exposition site are also visible. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 6105, 6276, 6287, 6291.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6105; P.8990.6276; P.8990.6287; P8990.6291]

Title: Catholic Mass at Municipal Stadium, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of Catholic mass held at Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, in October, 1926 as part of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. Crowds are gathered inside and outside the stadium and a blimp flies overhead. Broad Street, trolley station and other exposition buildings are also visible. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 6616-6622.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6616-6622]

Title: [Progress photographs documenting the construction of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition, South Philadelphia, 1926]
Description: Series of progress photographs of the construction of the Tower of Light and "Progress on Lagoon" west of Broad Street and near Packer Street. Photographs depict the construction of the tower from its foundation to completion and the early stages of development of the lagoon from muddy marshland. Images show construction workers, including African Americans; construction equipment and supplies; automobiles and horse-drawn wagons; and foot traffic, including spectators. Lagoon photographs also show neighboring exhibition buildings under construction. Series also contains a view of the completed exhibition grounds. In the foreground, cars and visitors travel past the "Kodak" building. In the background, other exhibition buildings, including the "Battle of Gettysburg" theater, "Fire and Flame" hall, Alpine Haus restaurant, and Louis Mark Model Shoe Manufactory, are visible. The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions and sporting events., Title supplied by cataloger., Negative numbers written lower right corner. Includes 644; 1257; 1715; 1922- 1923, 1927, 3171; and 4057., Three photographs contain dates. Dates include: June 13, 1926 (Neg. #1257); June 26, 1926 (Neg. #1715); and July 2, 1926 (Neg. #1923)., See also related collection: Brightbill postcards [Sesquicentennial Exposition - 155]., Purchase 2010., Description revised 2022., Access points revised 2022., Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Creator: Cardinell, John D., photographer
Date: [1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department photo - Cardinell [P.2010.18.2-9]

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