Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Centennial Exhibition pass
Collection
Accession: 1351
Abstract:
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 was the first official World's Fair to be held in the United States, and was held in Philadelphia to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Joseph Shields Wilson (1835-1903), founder of the Wilmington Steamboat Company, attended and this collection includes his pass and a photograph.
Dates:
1876
Centennial Exhibition photographs and ephemera
Collection
Accession: 2003-255
Abstract:
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the one hundreth anniversary of American Independence. Held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, it was the first major U.S. world's fair. This collection contains Centennial Exhibition photographs, albums, scrapbooks, and ephemera
Dates:
circa 1872-1877
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- Subject: Ephemera X