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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
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
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
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
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
Lansdowne Valley, Bridge and Entrance
Description
View of Lansdowne Valley Bridge from below. Shows man on the pathway to the bridge entrance. Path lined by heavy shrubbery.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.14e]
Title
Guns in front of Government Building.
Description
View facing west from rear of U.S. Government Building. Depicts several large guns and railroad in the background.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9047.165]
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
Lansdowne Valley
Description
View of Lansdowne Valley with winding path beneath bridge. Located in area of high foliage. Man rests on bench in the background.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.14d]
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
King Iron Bridge, Looking North
Description
Eye-level view of King Iron Bridge from above underpass. Dirt road leads to bridge. Also shows barren trees in surrounding scenery.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.14f]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Wolves
Description
Frontal view of statue of wolves atop boulder. Surrounding scenery is composed of trees and shrubbery.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - album [P.8965.15d]
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
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
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
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
Elevated railway - Centennial grounds.
Description
Exhibit title: Safety Elevated Railway, designed by Roy Stone, Exhibit #175. One of the cars on the elevated railway. Men standing at the railway of the car.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9229.8]
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
Michigan State Building.
Description
Exterior view of building including a portion of the grounds. Depicts grass, shrubs, and walkways.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial - stereos [P.9229.10]
Title
Board of Finance Building - south front.
Description
Exterior view of building with group of men in front.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date
1876
Location
Centennial album [P.8965.4d]
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]
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