Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. United states centennial exhibition philadelphia 1876. Philadelphia other title home insurance company centennial calendar, december. 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. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair to be held in the. 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. Discover the hidden historical connection between the 1876 centennial expositions japanese bazaar and shofusos location in fairmount park. Gillinder and sons of philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Authorized by the centennial board of finance, ans approved by the directorgeneral the only guidebook sold on the exhibition grounds. United states centennial international exhibition philadelphia, may 10november 10, 1876.
Huge collection, amazing choice, million high quality, affordable rf and rm images. If your ancestors were alive in 1876, perhaps they went to see the centennial exhibition themselvesabout 20% of the american public did. Authorized visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and. Only two of the buildings are still standing from the exhibition, which celebrated the american centennial. 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. The centennial exposition was a world fair in philadelphia, usa, in 1876, the centennial year of u. The centennial exposition guide smithsonian libraries. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia material worlds. So we ordered a grand birthday party the 1876 philadelphia centennial. 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. Full text of centennial exhibition of 1876 see other formats courtesy historical society of pennsylvania the main exhibition building. What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in. 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. 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.
Continuing the civil war at the centennial exhibition. 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. The 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated 100 years of. Volume 2 reports of the officers centennial commission and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Centennial exposition worlds fair, philadelphia, united. Centennial exposition first official worlds fair in. The first american worlds fair was so thoroughly documented that the sheer amount of material keeps better understanding at bay. The centennial international exhibition was held in philadelphia from may 10 to november 10, 1876. Aug 18, 2011 the american soldier at the centennial exhibition, centennial photographic company, 1876. Planning for it began in 1871 when congress passed an act to create the centennial commission. Centennial exposition first official worlds fair in the united states, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. A miscellaneous collection of souvenir coins and tokens from the centennial international exhibition, philadelphia, 1876, several made into pendants.
Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 centennial exposition in philadelphiaincluding fortyseven american firms. Panoramic view of the centennial international exhibition, philadelphia 1876, june 16, 1876. It was the largest exhibition ever mounted 236 acres, 30,000 exhibits, and over 8,000,000 visitors. Full text of centennial exhibition of 1876 internet archive. Philadelphia hosted 37 nations in five main buildings and 250 additional structures on 285 acres of land. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia centennial exhibition. Topics in chronicling america philadelphia worlds fair centennial international exhibition, 1876. Centennial 1876 from the smithsonian institution map and birs eye view. 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. A miscellaneous collection of souvenir coins and tokens from. 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. Philadelphia centennial exhibition historical society of. Art gallery, centennial international exhibition, 1876. 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.
Plan of the grounds and buildings of the centennial exhibition, at philadelphia, 1876 general maps. The last part of the centennial exhibition of 1876 records is a 56volume scrapbook collection assembled by j. Panorama of the united states centennial international exhibition. Centennial exhibition, 1876 nypl digital collections. From a group of images of the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia. 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. Page 16 one which would be hardly possible in any other country but this. The american soldier at the centennial exhibition, centennial photographic company, 1876.
What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in the official guide archive dive by tommy rowan, posted. Centennial exhibition souvenir glass slipper, 1876 the. 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. 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. Schwarzmann, who had also designed the park and the zoo. Library exhibits the centennial celebration of 1876. The centennial international exhibition was held in philadelphia from may 10 to. Head for the future is an education initiative by the historical society of pennsylvania in partnership with wells fargo. Click here for images and more from the exhibition. After a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted to prove their greatness once again. Held in philadelphia from may 10 through october 10, the 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated the 100th anniversary of american independence.
After a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted. 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. 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. Philadelphia centennial international exposition 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 edited by jim zwick. Lithograph of a birdseye view of the centennial buildings, 1875 1876, h. The centennial celebrated american industrial power. 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. 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. 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. Front cover of an exhibition guide from philadelphia. The fort wayne and pennsylvania route and the centennial exhibition philadelphia, pa 1876. You have a washington medal from the centennial international exhibition of 1876. Oct 10, 2010 but in 1876 something amazing happened.
By emma allison, a lady engineer on october 25, 2017 at 1. Centennial exhibition 1876 encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in 1876. The fairgrounds of philadelphias fairmount park were developed by hermann j. Broadsides, prints, circulars, advertisements, and pamphlets, 1876. A comparative study of different reports on the 1876 philadelphia. Expomuseum 1876 centennial exposition, philadelphia. 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. May 11, 2016 discover the hidden historical connection between the 1876 centennial expositions japanese bazaar and shofusos location in fairmount park. A portion of fairmount park in philadelphia was used as the fairgrounds, and hermann j. Trains, as in foreground, carried visitors about the grounds.
This was a recreation of the 1876 philadelphia centennial exhibit in the arts and industries building, in 1976 for the 1876. 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. The 48page booklet aimed to familiarize visitors from the around the world with the citys customs. International centennial exposition philadelphia worlds. What visitors to the 1876 centennial exhibition learned in the official. Our understanding of philadelphias centennial exhibition in 1876 suffers from an ironic condition. Visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and philadelphia. Dec 28, 20 you have a washington medal from the centennial international exhibition of 1876. Arm and torch of the statue of liberty, exhibited at the philadelphia centennial, 1876, centennial photographic company. The railroads and the centennial exhibition of 1876. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia.
Visitors could watch gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Scwarzmann, a german immigrant, was chosen to design the layout. October 3, 2017 the visitors guide to the centennial exhibition offers a glimpse into the philadelphia of a bygone era. 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. The scrapbooks document the centennial exhibition and its preparation through newspaper clippings. The catalyst was the first worlds fair to be held in the us, the international exposition of 1876 commonly known. United states international centennial exhibition 1876 abebooks. Plan of the grounds and buildings of the centennial. By 1876, japan had set up a europeanstyle parliament and was building up a modern army and navy. 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. 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. Worlds faircentennial exhibition the united states hosted the worlds fair in 1876, naming it the centennial exhibition in. He devised a plan of five main exhibition buildings with numerous smaller pavilions interspersed in an orderly landscape. In these pages we present the librarys unique collection of silver albumen photographs.
Visitors guide centennial exhibition philadelphia, first edition. This exhibition was a celebration both of the nations past and its potential for the future. Opening day ceremonies at the centennial exhibition at philadelphia, may 10, 1876, in james. I saw this book on the shelf of the gift shop during a visit to the please touch museum, which is housed in. Is version of authorized visitors guide to the centennial exhibition and philadelphia, 1876, ark. Close to ten million visitors 9,910,966 went to the fair via railroad, steamboat, carriage, and on foot. It was the largest exhibition ever mounted 236 acres, 30,000 exhibits, and over 8,000,000. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Machinery hall west hall in the arts and industries building as viewed from the balcony. See more ideas about worlds fair, philadelphia and american independence. Opening ceremonies at philadelphia centennial exhibition in the president is welcoming the various foreign leaders in front of their entries. 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. 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. 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.
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