Jul 2, 2012 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. Mccabe from the illustrated history of the centennial exposition. Illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, by james d. I saw this book on the shelf of the gift shop during a visit to the please touch museum, which is housed in. The centennial exposition, described and illustrated philadelphia. Proved, for the first time, that the united states was a nation to be reckoned with on the international stage. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in the president is welcoming the various foreign leaders in front of their entries. Centennial exhibition digital collection from the free library of philadelphia the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition archive of an 1876 book, from the university of michigan the centennial exposition philadelphia, 1876 from the university of delaware library centennial exposition from wikipedia centennial exposition map from the national gallery of art. The centennial exposition described and illustrated.
How souvenir publications reveal contrasting attitudes of race and gender in the postbellum united states author. This page identifies office supplies and equipment that were displayed at the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia. 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. Centennial exhibition collection, historical society of pennsylvania, 0. See more ideas about worlds fair, philadelphia and american independence. First flood had a general waiting room x100 feet, a ladies waiting room 81x100 feet, a baggage room 49x100 feet, a ticket office 30x40 feet, a package room 10x30 feet, and a number of handsomely finished retiring rooms. The united states centennial 1876 since the bicentennial of ohios statehood is on the horizon and plans are being made in all parts of the state, including canal winchester, for a yearlong celebration, a look at past celebrations, fairs, etc. Philadelphia centennial international exposition 1876. The 1876 centennial celebration seems to have really kicked off a flurry of these subscription books. The building itself became a prototype for many museums and galleries and still stands in fairmount park.
Its purpose was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the united states. Centennial depot, pennsylvania railroad 340 feet in length, 100 in width, two stories, surmounted by six towers. The centennial exposition 1876 hardcover ingram, j. United states centennial international exhibition philadelphia, may 10november 10, 1876. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held. Twenty countries sent paintings, drawings, sculpture, photographs, and examples of applied arts.
It was the first major international exhibition to be held in the u. As a popular attraction, however, the centennial was a great success. Horological books american and swiss watchmaking in 1876 by jacques. United states centennial exhibition philadelphia 1876. As a toy it is a lead balloon or ruptured duck, lacking altogether the soaring and bracing qualities of its predecessor, vidals first venture into american historical fiction of a radically revisionist kind. Popular history american 1865 1876 books goodreads. Socalled dollars 1876 centennial exposition guide to. The centennial exposition 1876 edition open library. 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. Hermann schwarzmann, 1876, from frank leslies illustrated historical register of the centennial exposition 1876.
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. Rare books, centennial exhibition, 1876, historic research, american history, african americans, women, frank leslie, james dabney mccabe jr. The major outcome of the convention was the creation of the american library association. Buildings from 1876 centennial live on in spring lake, n. Volume 2 reports of the officers centennial commission and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1876, the national publishing company issued the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition. Ive published a lot of books on quilt history and quilt. They are all buildings that began as exhibition halls at the centennial exposition of 1876, the countrys six. 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. Frank leslies historical register of the united states centennial exposition, 1876. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair 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.
Mccabe, and it included a history of the exhibition and descriptions of all the buildings and exhibits. Socalled dollars 1876 centennial exposition history planning for a great festival and fair to commemorate the centennial of american independence began as early as late 1866 but really got underway beginning in march of 1872 when the united states centennial commission was organized. According to a new book by historian elizabeth milroy, the grid and. The idea for presenting a world exposition in philadelphia honoring the hundredth. Frank leslies illustrated historical register of the centennial exposition 1876. One of the most important events, and least known, in american history.
Life spencer compton duke devonshire 1911 fine books 2 vol. Rydell is published by university of chicago press. Centennial commission and photographs of the centennial photographic company, as well as the ephemera of the exhibition and literary accounts in books, magazines, and newspapers to examine the concept of worlds fairs, contrasting the 1876 event with other nineteenth and early twentiethcentury exhibitions and related institutions. 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. Centennial commission and photographs of the centennial photographic company, as well as the ephemera of the exhibition and literary accounts in books, magazines, and newspapers to examine the concept of worlds fairs, contrasting the 1876 event with other nineteenth and early twentieth. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition. Philadelphia and united states centennial commission page images at hathitrust. 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. History of the centennial from inception to final closing ceremonies. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia material worlds. Upon his return to philadelphia, he supervised workers as they moved 500,000 cubic yards of earth, graded and surfaced three miles of avenues and 17 miles of walks, built a railroad with 5. A magistrates office and courtroom were located at the only two story police station located on the grounds and was used to conduct prisoner hearings.
The centennial exposition guide smithsonian libraries. Huge collection, amazing choice, million high quality, affordable rf and rm images. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence with a full description of the great buildings and all the objects of interest on exhibition in them. A magistrates office and courtroom were located at the only twostory police station located on the grounds and was used to conduct prisoner hearings. Illustrated historical register of the centennial exposition. Frank leslies historical register of the united states centennial. Centennial exhibition 1876 encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in 1876. The 1876 conferenceconvention of librarians took place at the same time and in the same city philadelphia as the centennial exposition of 1876. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair to be held in the. Planning for a great festival and fair to commemorate the centennial of american independence began as early as late 1866 but really got underway beginning in march of 1872 when the united states centennial commission was organized. Ingram multiple formats at the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the. A very good book about the 1876 cenntennial expo in philadelphia,many nice pictures of the event along with historical notes making for a good reading.
The international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and. The selection and installation of these exhibits was supervised by the smithsonian institution. Memorial hall is now the headquarters of the fairmont park commission, where a model of the centennial exposition is on display. Learn about 120 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1876 or search by date or keyword. Using the great sanitary fair of 1864 as a model of how. Americas library association the library history buff. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. At a time when the population of the united states was 46 million, and that of philadelphia less than one million, almost ten million paid admissions were recorded, with most people paying fifty cents to attend. Windrim, architect this structure housed objects pertaining to the history and resources of the united states. Visions of empire at american international expositions, 18761916, robert w. The nation did survive and as it approached its 100th anniversary, it was entering a period of great expansion geographically and economically.
Fairmont park, with map and complete description of. During this time period in 19th century america, the mid1870s, it often seems when one of these hopeful publishers went down for the count, or at least left the ring, another contender stepped in. United states international centennial exhibition 1876. History of the centennial exposition, the worlds fair held in philadephia in 1876 to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the united states. Designing the centennial is an indepth, behindthescenes look at the planning of americas first important worlds fair the 1876 united states centennial exhibition in philadelphia.
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