Centennial Exhibition buildings print
Creation: circa 1876Abstract
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of American Independence. Held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, it was the first major U.S. world's fair. This print gives a general view of the grounds and buildings.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1876
Creator
- Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (Organization)
Extent
1 item(s)
General Physical Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 11 x 8 in.
Historical Note
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of American Independence. Held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, it was the first major U.S. world's fair. The Centennial Exhibition opened on May 9, 1876 and closed November 10th. Nearly ten million visitors attended the fair in that time. The fairgrounds were made up of five main buildings, as well as some 250 pavilions and auxiliary structures, including twenty-four state buildings, which were each designed in a regional style.
Scope and Content
This print gives a general view of the grounds of the Centennial Exhibition held in 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Identified buildings include Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Hall (or Art Gallery), Main Exhibition Building, and Machinery Building.
Location
GL Box 1.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Centennial Exhibition buildings print
- Date:
- 2015
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
