[Centennial Exhibition raffle trade cards advertising the New American sewing machine manufactured by American B.H.O. (Button Hole Overseaming) Machine Co., 1318 Chestnut St., Philadelpia, Pa.]
Title
[Centennial Exhibition raffle trade cards advertising the New American sewing machine manufactured by American B.H.O. (Button Hole Overseaming) Machine Co., 1318 Chestnut St., Philadelpia, Pa.]
Description
Series of trade cards depicting Centennial Exhibition buildings, historic sites, and a bird's eye view of the grounds. Views show "Bird's eye View"; Women's Pavilion; Machinery Hall; Horticultural Hall; "Independence Hall. 1st U.S. Congress"; Judge's Hall; and Agricultural Building. Majority of views also show pedestrian traffic. Images of exhibition buildings include length, width, and acres measurements. 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. The American B.H.O. Sewing Machine Co. was established in Philadelphia in 1867 and the firm introduced the New American machine in 1873. The company remained in business until circa 1896., Title supplied by cataloger., Contains several lines of advertising text printed on verso. Text begins "We will give away at the close of the Centennial Exposition the fine Machine on Exhibition, at our Pavilion, Machinery Hall" and promotes the New American as "complete, simple, and perfect" with a self threading shuttle, self adjusting tension, and self setting needles; as well as monthly cash payments; to examine the machine before purchasing it; the agents wanted; and to send for a price list and illustrated catalog. Text also describes the machine as never skipping a stitch; no holes to thread through; and the only one in the world to work elegant button holes... and makes the "'over and over' stitch for sheets and pillow-cases.", Two of the prints contain imprint: Printed in Machinery Hall, E, 28., Prints stamped with "holder of this Card, No." Numbers include: 9250; 17649; 18195; 17810; 11646; 5768; and 19821., One of prints [P.2008.36.89] numbered in upper left corner: No. 6., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
[c1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.83-89]
Philip Doersom, carriage builder, Lancaster, Pa.
Title
Philip Doersom, carriage builder, Lancaster, Pa Agricultural Hall. International Exhibition
Description
Trade card containing a view of Agricultural Hall, one of the main buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. View includes visitors walking and on horseback on the grounds. Also contains length and width of building. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Advertising text on verso: Good Workmanship. Reasonable Prices. Philip Doersom, Successor to Steigerwalt & Doersom, Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, Market Wagons, &c., No. 128 East King Street, A Half Square East of the Court House. Lancaster, Pa. Repairing Promptly and Carefully attended to., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.15]
Guns in front of Gov't B'l'd'g.
Title
Guns in front of Gov't B'l'd'g
Description
View showing Rodman guns and carriages lined up near the entrance to the U.S. Government Building, designed by James Windrim, looking southeast along Belmont Avenue. Also shows a train next to the covered platform across the street and the music pavilion in the middle of the intersection of Belmont and Fountain Avenues. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.165]
Horticultural Hall.
Title
Horticultural Hall
Description
View of the west front and south flank of Horticultural Hall, designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann, showing ornate benches, flower beds, trees, bushes and decorative planters. A man tends to the flowers in one of the flower beds in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative borders surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Manuscript note on verso: Laura C. Bumpus., White curved mount with rounded corners., Variant of stereo - P.9047.175 and Holstein stereos - P.2011.47.244-246., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9229.11]
Republic Avenue from Mach. Hall.
Title
Republic Avenue from Mach. Hall
Description
Rooftop view looking east along the Avenue of the Republic, showing pedestrians and horse-drawn carts traveling the thoroughfare and railroad tracks running parallel to the road on the north side. Also shows buildings facing the avenue, including the roof and side of Machinery Hall and part of the west front of the Main Exhibition Building, both designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Also visible on the north side are the World's Ticket Office designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann, the Pennsylvania Railroad Office designed by J.M. Wilson, Judges' Hall designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann and Hugh Kafka, and the dome of Memorial Hall designed by Hermann J. Schwartzmann. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Stamped on mount: Grade 2., White curved mount with rounded corners., Variant of Holstein stereo - P.2011.47.300., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.179]
[Janes & Kirtland fountain, Agricultural Hall nave, 1876]
Title
[Janes & Kirtland fountain, Agricultural Hall nave, 1876]
Description
Views showing the ornamental fountain designed by the New York firm Janes & Kirtland in the nave of the Agricultural Building. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., One print [P.2011.47.276] contains manuscript note on verso: H.E.L., White curved mounts with rounded corners., One print [P.9047.170] gift of Robert M. Vogel., One print [P.2011.47.276] gift of Raymond Holstein., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.170], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.276]
Agricultural Hall.
Title
Agricultural Hall
Description
Oblique view looking west at the south elevation of Agricultural Hall designed by James H. Windrim. Shows a line of spectators, some with parasols, sitting on benches and standing against a rail in the foreground. A horse hitched to a dray is visible in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9734.11]
Main aisle, Horticultural Hall, Nov. 26, 1901.
Title
Main aisle, Horticultural Hall, Nov. 26, 1901
Description
Interior view showing a man observing a plant from the main aisle in Horticultural Hall. Large fern trees flank the main aisle. Hall built 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann for the Centennial Exhibition, 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. The Centennial fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title from manuscript note on verso., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date
[ca. 1901]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Theaters and halls [P.9047.67]
Main Exhibition Building, International Exhibition, Philadelphia U.S. America, May 10th to November 10th 1876.
Title
Main Exhibition Building, International Exhibition, Philadelphia U.S. America, May 10th to November 10th 1876
Description
Illustrated trade card depicting the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View shows crowds of visitor traffic by foot and carriage in the foreground. View surrounded by decorative border of stars and a patriotic vignette of an eagle surmounting various flags and a shield labeled "Centennial". The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Advertising text printed on verso: Newspapers. All the Philadelphia morning, evening and Sunday papers, also the New York, and other select papers on exhibition and sale for the people at the U.S. Centennial grounds, buildings, and vicinity every day for the last six years and now at the Centennial "newspaper" office, on Elm Avenue, near Belmont Avenue. Annual re-opening, May 10th. American and European, the young peoples', the picture paper and the magazine. In English, French, German and other type. Stationery, postals, flags, pictures and souvenirs. History and guides of city, Fairmount Park, national games, sports, regattas, &c. Centennial, Philadelphia, 1883. H.M. Hatch, agent., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date
1883
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Hatch [5758.F.14d]
1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876.
Title
1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 History of the United States
Description
Print containing a central view of the proposed Main Exhibition Building surrounded by titled vignettes showing key events in the history of the United States. View includes trains of people arriving by foot, on horseback, and by omnibus in front of the exhibition hall. The length, width, and square footage of the building are printed below the image. Vignettes, predominately events from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican American and Civil War, include "Drafting the Declaration of Independence - The Committee"; "Reading the Declaration of Independence"; Celebration of the Fourth of July After the [Civil] War"; "Battle at Manmouth"; "Entry into Mexico"; "Battle of Lake Erie"; the raising of the American flag at "Fort Sumter"; "Surrender of Lee"; and Lincoln's celebratory "Entry into Richmond." Many of the images include victorious military leaders in addition to celebratory crowds. Other vignette views show street and pedestrian traffic in front of "Independence Hall or State House, Phila." and "The Memorial Building or "Art Gallery," Phila." Also contains the figure of America; an American eagle; a bee hive icon for "Agriculture" and train icon for "Mechanics"; Native American figures incorporated into the border; and banners reading "Great World Fair" and "Industry of All Nations." The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Farimount Park., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 3, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 S 325
Creator
Schile, H. (Henry)
Date
[c1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW -Centennial [7859.F]
Bird's eye view, Centennial buildings. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Bird's eye view, Centennial buildings. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description
Bird's eye view looking west from the Schuylkill River toward the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Reading Railroad depot (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, the observatory on George's Hill, the 24th Ward reservoir, the Globe Hotel, and the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot. Also shows a train approaching the Reading Railroad station, the bridge over Lansdown Valley, and smaller exhibition venues, including the Photograph Gallery, City Pavilion, Vienna Bakery and Coffee House, restaurants, state buildings, fountains and monuments. The grounds are lined with trees, bushes, and landscaped paths. Contains the names and dimensions of the major buildings, and a miniature diagram of the view and corresponding key below the image. Key identifies 51 depicted sites. Several of the 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., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 42, Gift of David Doret.
Date
c1875, c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2002.49.2]
Main Exhibition Building. Machinery Hall. International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Main Exhibition Building. Machinery Hall. International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description
Panoramic view of two of the exhibition buildings - the Main Exhibition Building and Machinery Hall designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View shows crowds of visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and on horseback in the foreground. Visitors include individuals in native costume, couples, children, and a mother pushing a pram. A tree partially obstructs the view of Machinery Hall in the right of the image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by Pettit & Wilson., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 451, Gift of David Doret.
Creator
Camp, John Henry, 1822-1881
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2007.36.3]
Art Gallery. Main Building. Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Art Gallery. Main Building. Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description
Bird's eye views of two of the exhibition buildings - the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall designed by Herman Schwartzmann and the Main building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Views include heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and omnibus in the foreground. Also contains the dimensions of the buildings in the lower left corner. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Gift of David Doret., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 26
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2006.28.7]
Centennial music.
Title
Centennial music
Description
Centennial music cover page paired with six different songs. Cover page is bound with the song Grand Centennial march by E. Mack with this copy [11479.F (Zinman)]., Cover page copyrighted by J.E. Ditson & Co., Song copyrighted by Lee & Walker., Publisher's advertisement on last page for Oliver Ditson & Company., Cover illustration is a lithograph depicting an exterior view of the Main Building of the exhibition celebrating the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Visitor traffic, on foot, and by carriage and omnibus, traverse the paths of the grounds around the building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Landscaping includes clusters of bushes and trees., Printer: J.H. Bufford's Sons Lith., 141 Franklin St. Boston., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 94, Stamped on the cover page: Schaefer Bros. music dealers, Steubenville, O.
Creator
Mack, Edward, 1826-1882, cmp
Date
c1876, c1875
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *Sheet Music Cent 11479.F (Zinman)
Grand United States Centennial Exhibition 1876. Main Building. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Grand United States Centennial Exhibition 1876. Main Building. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Length, 1880 feet, width, 464 ; Area: ground floor 20.02 acres, upper floors, 1.45
Description
View showing the Main Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View includes flags adorning the building and heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and streetcars in the foreground. Couples stroll the landscaped grounds, enter the hall, converse, and are transported by carriage. Landscaping includes clusters of bushes. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres), in the lower corners, for the buildings. 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 325
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Centennial [P.9210.12]
The sunken gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.
Title
The sunken gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A
Description
View showing a long flower bed flanked by trees, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," extending in a line to Horticultural Hall, the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park. Building 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., Title printed on mount., Additional places of publication printed on mount, including St. Louis, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; New York, N.Y.; Toronto, Can.; London, Eng., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Explicative paragraph of text providing brief history of Fairmount Park printed on verso., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date
c1898
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Keystone View Company - Parks [P.9047.151]
Main Building--from west gallery looking n[orth]
Title
Main Building--from west gallery looking n[orth]
Description
Elevated, interior view looking north at displays in the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Includes the dome of the "Republica de Chile" exhibit and signs for "Victoria" and "South Australia". The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title printed on mount below image., Series title from decorative scrollwork on mount., Buff curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9580.3]
Louis Koenig, dealer in sewing machines, 730 N. 3d St. Branch, 1552 N. 5th St. [graphic].
Title
Louis Koenig, dealer in sewing machines, 730 N. 3d St. Branch, 1552 N. 5th St
Description
Series of trade cards depicting prominent buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 and their dimensions. Views show "Main Exhibition Building"; "Machinery Hall"; "Memorial Hall"; and "Horticultural Hall." Views include street and pedestrian traffic. 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., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Specimens Album [P.9349.103a-d]
[Thos. Carstairs' trade cards]
Title
[Thos. Carstairs' trade cards]
Description
Series of illustrated trade cards depicting exterior views of exhibition buildings and grounds constructed for the Centennial Fair in West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, including Machinery Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural Hall, and Memorial Hall. Buildings designed by Henry Pettit, Joseph M. Wilson, Henry J. Schwarzmann and James H. Windrim. The Cenntenial, held in 1876, celebrated America’s one-hundredth anniversary of independence and showcased the strengths of the country’s industry, manufactures, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Advertising text printed on versos: Thos. Carstairs, fire and marine insurance broker, Harper's Agency, No. 329 Walnut Street., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Carstairs [1975.F.121; 1975.F.138; 1975.F.142; 1975.F.148; 1975.F.184]
M.B. from E. Gallery.
Title
M.B. from E. Gallery
Description
View showing rows of display cases in the Main Building under a sign for "United States Silk," which is surmounted by a large American flag hanging from the ceiling. Also shows visitors sitting on benches spanning a wide aisle. The Main Exhibition Building was designed by Joseph M. Wilson and Henry Pettit. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title inversed on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Distributor's stamp on verso: S.B. Moyer, finest line of stereoscopic views of all parts of the world. Pottstown, Pa. Best views of the Johnstown Disaster., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.5]
[Main Building from southwest]
Title
[Main Building from southwest]
Description
View showing the display cases and arrangements representing the manufactures of Germany in the foreground and Great Britain and Ireland in the background in the Main Exhibition Building designed by Joseph M. Wilson and Henry Pettit. Banners with the countries' names hang from the rafters. Also shows a soda fountain in the wide aisle in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger; abbreviated title on negative: M.B. from S.W., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Distributor's stamp on verso: S.B. Moyer, finest line of stereoscopic views of all parts of the world. Pottstown, Pa. Best views of the Johnstown Disaster., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.8]
Victoria Court, Australian Sec. M.B.
Title
Victoria Court, Australian Sec. M.B
Description
View showing the sculpture of Lynceus and Hypermnestra in the Australian section of the Main Exhibition Building designed by Joseph M. Wilson and Henry Pettit. A billiard table along with banners for the Victorian Court and Queensland are visible in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Distributor's stamp on verso: S.B. Moyer, finest line of stereoscopic views of all parts of the world. Pottstown, Pa. Best views of the Johnstown Disaster., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.9]
Women's Pavilion and Gov't B.
Title
Women's Pavilion and Gov't B
Description
View showing the Women's Pavilion and U.S. Goverment Building from Fountain Avenue looking southwest. Also shows fountains, gardens, and decorative planters in the landscaped strip between the paved paths of the thoroughfare. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Distributor's stamp on verso: S.B. Moyer, finest line of stereoscopic views of all parts of the world. Pottstown, Pa. Best views of the Johnstown Disaster., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.10]
A beautiful garden avenue in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
Title
A beautiful garden avenue in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa
Description
View showing a long flower bed flanked by trees, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," extending in a line to Horticultural Hall, the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park. Building 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., Additional places of publication printed on mount include: London; Toronto-Canada; Ottawa-Kansas., Printed on mount: Works and studios. Arlington, N.J.; Littleton, N.H.; and Washington, D.C., Sun sculpture trademark printed on mount., Title printed on mount., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Copyrighted 1902 by Underwood & Underwood on recto under title and copyrighted 1904 by Underwood & Underwood on verso., Explicative paragraph of text describing the Sunken Gardens printed on verso. Title printed in five languages below paragraph., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date
c1904
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Underwood & Underwood - Parks [P.9047.156]
International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 1876.
Title
International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 1876
Description
Stock trade card for lithographer Potsdamer & Co. depicting buildings constructed for the International Exhibition in 1876. Includes the Main Building, Art Gallery, Horticultural Hall, Machinery Hall, and Agricultural Hall as postcards displayed in a montage on a silver platter. Potsdamer & Co. operated from the mid 1870s until Ketterlinus acquired the firm in 1885. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Advertising text on verso: Potsdamer & Co. 321 Chestnut Street, commercial, lithographic and letter press printing house, Philadelphia. Includes in the upper left-hand corner a design for the Franklin Institute Exhibition silver medal the company won in 1874 for engraving and printing., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 40
Creator
Potsdamer & Co.
Date
c1875
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Trade cards - P [P.9728.1]
Sunken Gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Sunken Gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description
View showing a woman dressed in white, standing with a parasol in a long flower bed, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," in front of the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Building 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., Title printed on mount., Publisher's imprint stamped on mount., Distributor's imprint and logo stamped on mount., Gray curved mount with rounded corners., C.H. Graves published under the imprint "Universal Photo Art Co." between 1896 and 1904., See Darrah, The World of Stereographs, p. 52., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date
c1903
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Graves - Parks [P.9047.159]
Philadelphia, Lilly basin, Fairmount Park.
Title
Philadelphia, Lilly basin, Fairmount Park
Description
View showing a woman standing on the perimeter of the lilly pond or basin in front of Horticultural Hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Building 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., Title on negative., Additional places of publication printed on mount, including Naperville, Ill.; New York; London; and Hamburg., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Distributor's imprint printed on mount., Tan curved mount with rounded corners., C.H. Graves published under the imprint "Universal Photo Art Co." between 1896 and 1904., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[ca. 1900]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Graves - Parks [P.8932.2]
Bonbons Francais, Joseph Gombet, Paris.
Title
Bonbons Francais, Joseph Gombet, Paris International Exhibition. Machinery Hall
Description
Oval-shaped illustrated trade card depicting a vignette of Machinery Hall within a decorative border. Includes heavy foot traffic in the foreground. Hall designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial fair, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler., Digitized.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Bonbons [P.2002.67.6]
Bird's eye view from observatory, George's Hill, F't P'k.
Title
Bird's eye view from observatory, George's Hill, F't P'k
Description
Series of bird's eye views depict the Centennial Exhibition's landscaped grounds in West Fairmount Park from George's Hill Observatory. Shows the Main Exhibition Building, Machinery Hall, U.S. Government Building, Women's Pavilion, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Hall, Agricultural Hall, the reservoir, various state buildings, the lake, and the Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain. Many of the buildings were designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Date supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed in red ink on mounts., Photographer's manuscript note in ink on verso of P.9169.4 is illegible. Manuscript notes in pencil on some versos, probably made by former owner, list buildings depicted., Yellow mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., P.9047.103-107 gift of Robert M. Vogel; P.9299.34 gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Exhibitions [P.8551.1; P.9047.103-107; P.9119.1; P.9169.13; P.9169.14; P.9299.34]
Centennial Exhibition grounds, Philadelphia, 1876.
Title
Centennial Exhibition grounds, Philadelphia, 1876
Description
Views of the Centennial grounds showing state buildings from Belmont Avenue near the reservoir with the U.S. Government Building and the Main Exhibition Building in the background; an oblique view looking northeast at the Main Building with stagecoaches, horsecars and pedestrians converging on Elm Avenue near the passenger railway concourse in front of the Centennial National Bank; a view looking northwest at Centennial National Bank and the main entrance to the grounds showing coaches and spectators; and a view of the grounds looking along the Avenue of the Republic from George's Hill, including the west elevation of Machinery Hall. Many of the buildings were designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, Joseph M. Wilson, and James H. Windrim. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., P.9299.32 numbered 253 with title on negative: "South from George's Hill.", Photographer's imprint printed on mounts., Photographer's manuscript note in ink on verso of P.9260.20: "Centennial National Bank.", Yellow mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., P.9047.148 gift of Robert M. Vogel; P.9299.32 gift of Ms. Jane Carson James
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Exhibitions [P.9047.148; P.9168.18; P.9260.20; P.9299.32]
Anniversary designs. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Title
Anniversary designs. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description
View showing a flower bed in the foreground, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," and behind it, the year 1876 has been formed by flowers in front of Horticultural Hall, the Centennial exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park. Building 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., Title printed on mount., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Buff curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920
Date
c1901
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Rau - Parks [P.9573.19]
Globe Hotel. Centennial grounds.
Title
Globe Hotel. Centennial grounds
Description
View looking south on Belmont Avenue showing one of the two temporary hotels built to accommodate visitors to the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. The hotel, operated by John A. Rice and situated opposite the entrance to the grounds, contained 1000 rooms to house 3,000 to 5,000 guests for $5 a day. Street lamps and billboards line the sidewalk., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title from manuscript note on verso., Belmont Avenue near Elm Avenue., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Hotels [P.9058.177]
Globe Hotel. Cenntenial grounds.
Title
Globe Hotel. Cenntenial grounds
Description
View looking north on Belmont Avenue showing one of the two temporary hotels built to accommodate visitors to the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. The hotel, operated by John A. Rice and situated opposite the entrance to the grounds, contained 1000 rooms to house 3,000 to 5,000 guests for $5 a day. Street lamps and telegraph poles line the sidewalk., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title from manuscript note on verso., Belmont Avenue near Elm Avenue., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Hotels [P.9058.178]
Light house and fog horn.
Title
Light house and fog horn
Description
Exterior view of a lighthouse and a nearby horn, bell, and other equipment built as part of the Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park., Printed on mount in decorative scrollwork: Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876., Title from printed series list on verso with sixty-three other titles., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9644.6]
Ag[ricultural] Hall, the fountain.
Title
Ag[ricultural] Hall, the fountain
Description
Interior view of Agricultural Hall dominated by a large, multi-tiered fountain topped by a sculptural figure. Steeply pitched truss arches soar above the exhibitions. Agricultural Hall was built for the Centennial exhibition held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park., Title from manuscript note on verso., Orange mount with rounded corners., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[ca. 1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Exhibitions [P.9644.3]
Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia.
Title
Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition. 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia Compliments of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company
Description
Bird's eye view of the exhibition building, the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall, designed by Herman Schwartzmann. View includes heavy visitor traffic by foot and carriage in the foreground. Couples stroll the grounds, enter the hall, converse, and are transported by carriage. Also shows a fountain in the right of the image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Probably by Louis Aubrun., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 25, Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [5225.F.4]
Main Building International Exhibition 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia.
Title
Main Building International Exhibition 1876. Fairmount Park Philadelphia Compliments of The Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Incorporated 1829
Description
Bird's eye view of the Main Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View includes heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and omnibus in the foreground. Couples stroll the landscaped grounds, enter the hall, converse, and are transported by carriage. Landscaping includes clusters of bushes and a partial view of a path in the right of the image. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres), in the lower corners, for the buildings. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Copyrighted by the Centennial Board of Finance., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 449, Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Creator
Aubrun, Louis, artist
Date
c1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [5225.F.5]
In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States. [graphic].
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., Title from item., Date from copy with copyright statement in the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 374, Copy received after original dates of Philadelphia on Stone project., Copy at Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 St 57, George Stinson & Co. began operations about 1871 and in advertisements for sales agents in newspapers across the country promoted the "pictures" sold by the firm as the "finest and most pleasing in [the] country, and ... endorsed by all the leading papers ... " The firm advertised for sales agents through at least the early 1890s.
Creator
George Stinson & Co.
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **BW - Centennial [P.2019.54.3]
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
Japanese Com.'s Dwelling.
Title
Japanese Com.'s Dwelling
Description
Oblique, exterior view of the front and side elevations of the Japanese Commissioner's Dwelling designed by Matsuo-Ehe for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Two men sit on the ground in front of the building. The walkway leading to the building is visible in the foreground. The dwelling was used to house Japanese workers. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Date from item., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Series number on negative illegible., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9600.6]
Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition buildings. Philadelphia, Pa.
Title
Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition buildings. Philadelphia, Pa Length, 1880 feet, width, 464 ; Area: ground floor 20.02 acres, upper floors, 1.45
Description
Birds eye view looking south toward the city showing the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall designed by Herman Schwartzmann and the Main Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View includes flags adorning the building and heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and streetcars in the foreground. Wooded areas enclose the buildings and cityscape is visible in the background. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres) for the buildings below the image. 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 52, Library of Congress: PGA - Currier & Ives--Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition ... (A size) [P&P]
Date
c1875
Location
Library of Congress | Prints and Photographs Division LOC PGA - Currier & Ives--Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition ... (A size) [P&P]
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
Centennial March
Title
Centennial March
Description
Sheet music cover containing an exterior view of the Main Building of the exhibition celebrating the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Visitor traffic, on foot, and by carriage and omnibus, traverse the paths of the grounds around the building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Landscaping includes clusters of bushes and trees., Not in Wainwright., Price printed on recto: 5., Copyrighted by Lee & Walker., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 871, Johns Hopkins University: Levy Collection Box 164, Item 074
Date
c1875
Location
Johns Hopkins University | Special Collections at the Sheridan Libraries. JHU Levy Collection Box 164, Item 074, http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/catalog/levy:162.115
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
Machinery Hall - South Avenue from West End
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]
Canadian cheese factory.
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]
Victoria Court, Australian section - Main Building.
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]
Horticulural Building - S.W. Forcing Room.
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]

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