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 illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american. A temporary structure, the main building was the largest building in the world by area, enclosing 21. Michener, published in 1974 centennial traces the history of the plains of northeast colorado from prehistory until the early 1970s. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. Tampa museum of art kicks off centennial celebration and. Philadelphia centennial exhibition after a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted to prove their greatness once again. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and. Pennsylvania magazine of history and biography january 1983. Manufacturers, dealers, and exhibitors of tens of thousands of products competed for the attention of prospective. For a look at the history and images from the exhibition see the images of america book philadelphias 1876 centennial exhibition by linda p. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary. 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.
Wilson for design and construction of the main exhibition building. The book of almost 500 pages it full of photos, drawings, and history. Texas centennial the handbook of texas online texas. This was a formative act that influenced every other aspect of the exhibitions designthe organization of the catalogue, the plan of the site and buildings, the. Expomuseum 1876 centennial exposition, philadelphia. Philadelphia sesquicentennial international exposition poster, 1926, original source probably expo authority. The centennial exposition philadelphia, 1876 ud library. Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nations history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in. The masterpieces of the centennial international exhibition vol. It was the first major international exhibition to be held in the u. The 1876 united states centennial exhibition in philadelphia was not only the united states first important worlds fair, it signaled significant changes in the very shape of knowledge. Kendrick, former mayor, was president of the sesqui centennial exhibition association. 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 exhibited in them. Nov 05, 2012 want to learn more about the 1876 centennial exhibition. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. Philadelphia centennial international exposition 1876.
Mccabe,illustrated history centennial exhibition,antique 1876 history. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition. Official history of the tennessee centennial exposition. New zealands commemoration of the 1940 centennial was a major event. The 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated 100 years of. One of the most important events, and least known, in american history. The centennial exhibition the 1940 centennial nzhistory.
The centennial commission turned to thirdplace winners architect henry pettit and engineer joseph m. Elbridge gerry spaulding, at the bank officers and bankers building, centennial grounds, fairmount park, philadelphia, on the occasion of the formal opening, may 30, 1876. 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. Go beyond the bicentennial experience to discover singapores 700year history. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition author. Embellished with nearly 400 fine engravings of buildings, exhibits and scenes in the great exhibition. In these pages we present the librarys unique collection of silver albumen photographs with various views and. 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. Philadelphia centennial exhibition historical society of.
Full text of the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition. A milestone in american cultural history, the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia was one of the most broadly shared, heavily attended, and thoroughly documented public experiences of the nineteenth century. The texas centennial board of one hundred was established at a meeting in austin on february 12, 1924. Kendrick, former mayor, was president of the sesquicentennial exhibition association. Many of the drawings were shown early in 1961 at the national gallery of art as part of its display the civil war. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in. Prweb january 12, 2020 the tampa museum of art officially kicked off its 100year centennial celebration on saturday, january 11, 2020. Prepared to accompany an exhibit marking the centennial of the centennial exhibition of 1876 held in philadelphia to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the united states. Chapters take readers through the decades, with highlights on eses founding, the creation of storrowton village, hockey in the coliseum, horse and automobile racing, notable. Texas centennial the handbook of texas online texas state.
Philadelphia worlds fair 1926, sesquicentennial exposition. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition mccabe, james dabney on. Close to ten million visitors 9,910,966 went to the fair via railroad, steamboat, carriage, and on foot. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. Centennial traces the history of the plains of northeast colorado from prehistory until the early 1970s. 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.
Philadelphia sesqui centennial international exposition poster, 1926, original source probably expo authority. Swedish american museum today, on site of philadelphia centennial exposition, roosevelt park. Chapters take readers through the decades, with highlights on eses founding, the creation of storrowton village, hockey in the coliseum, horse and automobile racing, notable entertainers, natural disasters and more. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. 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. The bicentennial experience the singapore bicentennial. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition. After the exhibition closed the buildings were used as extra accommodation by the air force. Never before had consumers been able to view so many practical and luxurious commodities from so many countries in one place. The centennial exposition described and illustrated. The centennial exhibition reflected a growing consumer and leisure culture of the midlate 19th century. The international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine, or the centennial exhibition, showcased this rapidly growing nation, in addition to the work of 37 other nations.
Mccabe, james dabney national publishing company, philadelphia, pa, 1877. The national publishing company, 1876 page images at hathitrust mccabe, james d. Illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, by james d. News release 1919, the year of the huntingtons founding. Centennial history book eastern states exposition commemorates its 100th anniversary with a hard cover, pictorial book that covers the rich history of the exposition. With about 800 fabulous illustrations of the centennial drawn by prominent artists of the time this book is more than just the register of the centennial exhibition. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Place of publication cincinnati, philadelphia, chicago, memphis, atlant date. The enthusiasm for the centennial led to a great demand for images of the countrys history and of the exhibition itself, a demand met by print publishers with engravings and lithographs showing scenes from the past and images of the planned exhibition sites and buildings. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held. A milestone in american cultural history, the 1876 centennial exhibition in.
Big e centennial history book eastern states exposition. Grounds and buildings of the centennial exhibition. The centrepiece was the centennial exhibition or fair at rongotai in wellington. Catalog from the exhibition, the centennial exhibition of paintings, sculpture, and graphic arts, june 6november 29, 1936, held at the dallas museum of fine arts. Proved, for the first time, that the united states was a nation to be reckoned with on the international stage. With a full description of the great buildings and all the objects of interest exhibited in them. Since the novel was written, the denver suburb of centennial has been.
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. Explore multiple content formats, from animated films and short videos to ebooks, an interactive book and a lecture series. Geographic details about the fictional town of centennial and its surroundings indicate that the region is in modernday weld county. The conflicts between the players scientists and engineers, planners and politicians, organizers and their audience demonstrate wider cultural clashes between a traditional view of things as object. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition book. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held. Commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. Another book that i found most fascinating is frank leslies illustrated historical register of the centennial exposition, 1876. Patrons and members attending the kickoff enjoyed a vip reception, a special exhibition the making of a museum. Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. Nineteen nineteen, the major exhibition of the centennial celebration at the huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens, will open on sept. With a full description of the great buildings and.
There was an official history of the tennessee centennial exposition, published in 1898. A temporary texas centennial commission was appointed on december 28, 1931, and in 1932 a constitutional amendment authorizing a centennial celebration and instructing the legislature to make adequate financial provision for it was proposed. 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. Donate today collections luce center printed textile of centennial exhibition.