You have a washington medal from the centennial international exhibition of 1876. The scrapbooks document the centennial exhibition and its preparation through newspaper clippings. The centennia l national bank was chartered on januar y 19, 1 876, to be the financial agent of the board at the centennial exhi bition, receiving and accounting for daily receipts, changing foreign moneys into current funds, etc. Volume 2 reports of the officers centennial commission and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Machinery hall west hall in the arts and industries building as viewed from the balcony. Full text of centennial exhibition of 1876 see other formats courtesy historical society of pennsylvania the main exhibition building.
He devised a plan of five main exhibition buildings with numerous smaller pavilions interspersed in an orderly landscape. The centennial exposition guide smithsonian libraries. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair to be held in the united states, was held in philadelphia, pennsylvania, from may 10 to november 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence in philadelphia. Full text of centennial exhibition of 1876 internet archive. Discover the hidden historical connection between the 1876 centennial expositions japanese bazaar and shofusos location in fairmount park. Centennial exhibition, 1876 nypl digital collections. Centennial exhibition, philadelphia 1876 from the university of maryland the railroads and the centennial exhibition of 1876 from the central pacific railroad photographic history museum centennial exposition edited by jim zwick. The meiji regime decided that a grand display at philadelphias centennial exposition would be the perfect vehicle to show the world how far japan had come. Schwarzmann, who had also designed the park and the zoo. United states centennial international exhibition philadelphia, may 10november 10, 1876.
In these pages we present the librarys unique collection of silver albumen photographs. Topics in chronicling america philadelphia worlds fair centennial international exhibition, 1876. Click here for images and more from the exhibition. Continuing the civil war at the centennial exhibition. The first american worlds fair was so thoroughly documented that the sheer amount of material keeps better understanding at bay. Centennial exposition first official worlds fair in the united states, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Centennial exhibition souvenir glass slipper, 1876 the. Art gallery, centennial international exhibition, 1876. Panoramic view of the centennial international exhibition, philadelphia 1876, june 16, 1876. Close to ten million visitors 9,910,966 went to the fair via railroad, steamboat, carriage, and on foot. What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in the official guide archive dive by tommy rowan, posted. International centennial exposition philadelphia worlds. October 3, 2017 the visitors guide to the centennial exhibition offers a glimpse into the philadelphia of a bygone era. May 11, 2016 discover the hidden historical connection between the 1876 centennial expositions japanese bazaar and shofusos location in fairmount park.
The 48page booklet aimed to familiarize visitors from the around the world with the citys customs. The centennial international exhibition was held in philadelphia from may 10 to. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia material worlds. The catalyst was the first worlds fair to be held in the us, the international exposition of 1876 commonly known as the centennial exhibition in philadelphia. What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in. Philadelphia centennial international exposition 1876. Broadsides, prints, circulars, advertisements, and pamphlets, 1876. I saw this book on the shelf of the gift shop during a visit to the please touch museum, which is housed in the memorial hall of the 1876 centennial exhibition.
May 10, 1876 was the opening date of the centennial exhibition in philadelphia where industrial exhibits of 37 nations were displayed in over 250 pavilions for six. A miscellaneous collection of souvenir coins and tokens from the centennial international exhibition, philadelphia, 1876, several made into pendants. The centennial international exhibition was held in philadelphia from may 10 to november 10, 1876. The people of the united states looked forward with great pride, then, to the planned national centennial exhibition to be held in philadelphia in 1876. They have succeeded in working down a complex business into so thoroughly a systematic method that no change in the newspaper system of america can escape notice, while the widest information upon all topics interesting to advertisers is placed readily at the disposal of the public. By emma allison, a lady engineer on october 25, 2017 at 1. Plan of the grounds and buildings of the centennial. Oct 10, 2010 but in 1876 something amazing happened. Dec 28, 20 you have a washington medal from the centennial international exhibition of 1876. Planning for it began in 1871 when congress passed an act to create the centennial commission. Huge collection, amazing choice, million high quality, affordable rf and rm images. Visitors guide centennial exhibition philadelphia, first edition. It was originally conceived as an american fair to celebrate the centennial but expanded into a worlds fair with exhibitions of arts, agriculture and manufacturing. Arm and torch of the statue of liberty, exhibited at the philadelphia centennial, 1876, centennial photographic company.
Even if your ancestors did not actually visit the exhibition, it was a big event during their lifetime that they most likely talked about in. This exhibition was a celebration both of the nations past and its potential for the future. The centennial exhibition in 1876 contrasted the poor designs of american massproduced goods with the beauty and workmanship of japanese crafts displayed in the japanese dwelling and for sale at the japanese bazaar. Front cover of an exhibition guide from philadelphia. Expomuseum 1876 centennial exposition, philadelphia. Trains, as in foreground, carried visitors about the grounds. The centennial celebration of 1876 to be intelligent is to understand the laws of the land, and the great feature of our laws is that they make no distinction by reason of color, and are therefore in direct conflict with this movement of mrs. May 10, 1876 was the opening date of the centennial exhibition in philadelphia where industrial exhibits of 37 nations were displayed in over 250 pavilions for six months until its formal closure on november 10, 1876. Centennial exhibition 1876 encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. A miscellaneous collection of souvenir coins and tokens from. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. Aug 18, 2011 the american soldier at the centennial exhibition, centennial photographic company, 1876. It was the largest exhibition ever mounted 236 acres, 30,000 exhibits, and over 8,000,000 visitors. Head for the future is an education initiative by the historical society of pennsylvania in partnership with wells fargo.
Panorama of the united states centennial international exhibition. Is version of authorized visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and philadelphia, 1876, ark. Centennial exposition worlds fair, philadelphia, united. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia. United states international centennial exhibition 1876 abebooks. In celebration of americas onehundredth anniversary of independence, the centennial exhibition took place on more than 285 acres of land in philadelphias fairmount park may 10november 10, 1876. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Philadelphia other title home insurance company centennial calendar, december. It was the largest exhibition ever mounted 236 acres, 30,000 exhibits, and over 8,000,000. Philadelphia hosted 37 nations in five main buildings and 250 additional structures on 285 acres of land. The fairgrounds of philadelphias fairmount park were developed by hermann j. Worlds faircentennial exhibition the united states hosted the worlds fair in 1876, naming it the centennial exhibition in. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in the president is welcoming the various foreign leaders in front of their entries. Philadelphia centennial exhibition historical society of. Authorized visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and. Scwarzmann, a german immigrant, was chosen to design the layout. After a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted to prove their greatness once again. Only two of the buildings are still standing from the exhibition, which celebrated the american centennial. Centennial 1876 from the smithsonian institution map and birs eye view.
The 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated 100 years of. The centennial exposition was a world fair in philadelphia, usa, in 1876, the centennial year of u. This exhibition was one of the greatest tourist attractions of the era, with visitors not just from across the united states, but also from all around the world. So we ordered a grand birthday party the 1876 philadelphia centennial. This page identifies office supplies and equipment that were displayed at the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia. Authorized by the centennial board of finance, ans approved by the directorgeneral the only guidebook sold on the exhibition grounds. The fort wayne and pennsylvania route and the centennial exhibition philadelphia, pa 1876. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in 1876. Page 16 one which would be hardly possible in any other country but this.
Opening day ceremonies at the centennial exhibition at philadelphia, may 10, 1876, in james. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia centennial exhibition. By 1876, japan had set up a europeanstyle parliament and was building up a modern army and navy. I saw this book on the shelf of the gift shop during a visit to the please touch museum, which is housed in. Centennial exposition first official worlds fair in. Gillinder and sons of philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and philadelphia. The completion of the first century of the american republic finds the preponderance of population west of the allegheny mountains, where, in 1776, but few localities were settled at all, and where, in the estimation of some of the statesmen of that era, it was doubtful if settlements would ever be planted. The centennial celebrated american industrial power. The railroads and the centennial exhibition of 1876. Plan of the grounds and buildings of the centennial exhibition, at philadelphia, 1876 general maps. If your ancestors were alive in 1876, perhaps they went to see the centennial exhibition themselvesabout 20% of the american public did.
Visitors could watch gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Library exhibits the centennial celebration of 1876. In this walking tour and lecture, we will visit memorial hall, shofuso and the sakura pavilion to learn about the history of the centennial and the current archaeological excavation taking place at the. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair to be held in the. Lithograph of a birdseye view of the centennial buildings, 1875 1876, h. The american soldier at the centennial exhibition, centennial photographic company, 1876. The 1876 centennial exposition, held in philadelphia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence, was the first worlds fair to be held in the united states. This was a recreation of the 1876 philadelphia centennial exhibit in the arts and industries building, in 1976 for the 1876. Centennial exhibition, philadelphia 1876 from the university of maryland the railroads and the centennial exhibition of 1876 from the central pacific railroad photographic history museum centennial exposition.
After a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted. The catalyst was the first worlds fair to be held in the us, the international exposition of 1876 commonly known. The last part of the centennial exhibition of 1876 records is a 56volume scrapbook collection assembled by j. United states centennial exhibition philadelphia 1876. Our understanding of philadelphias centennial exhibition in 1876 suffers from an ironic condition. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair in the united states, was held in philadelphia pennsylvania, from may 10th to november 10th, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence in philadelphia. A comparative study of different reports on the 1876 philadelphia. Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 centennial exposition in philadelphiaincluding fortyseven american firms.
The international exhibition of arts, manufactures and products of the soil and mine, more simply known as the centennial, opened in fairmount park to great fanfare on may 10, 1876, and closed with equal flourish six months later. Schwarzmann, architect built of granite, with a statue of columbia topping its central dome, memorial hall housed the first major international art exhibition ever held in the united states. What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in the official. From a group of images of the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia. A portion of fairmount park in philadelphia was used as the fairgrounds, and hermann j. On may 10, 1876, amidst the highflying american flags and the grandeur of the ornate buildings before them, 100,000 people gathered to hear president ulysses s. The free library of philadelphia, with the generous support of the institute of museum and library services, invites you to visit our web version of the 100th birthday party for the united states, the centennial exhibition of 1876. Held in philadelphia from may 10 through october 10, the 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated the 100th anniversary of american independence. Its critical success and attendance of just under 10 million were enough to offset a large financial loss, and it inspired a rush of worlds fairs in the united.
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