Collection, 1874-1878.

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Collection, 1874-1878.

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Consists of miscellaneous photographs, a glass-plate negative, stereographs, lithographs, advertising materials, maps, and other memorabilia relating to the Centennial International Exhibition. Several pieces of advertising pertain to pre-centennial events and the First Centennial Train ride in October of 1875. The events were sponsored by Philadelphia merchants in an effort to raise money and publicize the exhibition. Other printed items include fair regulations, building descriptions, and a few advertisements produced by exhibiting firms. A broadside with the rail road route and a souvenir map with advertisements round out the printed material. The collection also features "Centennial Exhibition Puzzle Blocks," manufactured by George H. Chinook. It includes pieces for five puzzles that when put together show the Art Gallery, Machinery Hall, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural Hall, and the Main Building. The bottom of the box offers descriptions of each of the buildings. Finally, a double handkerchief with a depiction of the Memorial Hall Art Gallery and an American eagle is included.

ca. 90 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325649

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Hunter, Thomas A.

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Thomas Hunter was a resident of the city of Oswego, New York, prior to relocating to California during the Gold Rush of 1849. From the description of Thomas Hunter papers, 1849-1850. (SUNY Oswego). WorldCat record id: 30119924 ...

Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 marked the 100th anniversary of American freedom. The celebration took place in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10 and attracted over eight million visitors. The exhibition spread across 450 acres of ground in Fairmont Park and consisted of over 200 buildings. Planning for the event began in 1870, and in 1871, Congress established the United States Centennial Commission to plan and run the exhibition. The following year saw the incorporation of the Centenni...