Plenty of photos of the exhibits over and over and over, but none with much charactervery few photos of the huge crowds, no faces, no. The national publishing company, 1876 page images at hathitrust mccabe, james d. Record group 230 contains the records of the united states centennial. Official postcard of the lakeview terrace from the lewis and clark centennial exposition and oriental fair, 1905, b. Links and books relating to new zealands 1940 centennial centennial growth of new zealand identity. Embellished with nearly 400 fine engravings of buildings, exhibits and scenes in the great exhibition. Sep 01, 2010 the centennial exposition described and illustrated.
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. The centennial exposition described and illustrated. This book leaves out more than it gives you but the images are great. The centennial exhibition digital collection features activities for students, teachers, parents, and other curious guests read a 17yearolds diary of attending the centennial put together a paper model of memorial hall. Another book that i found most fascinating is frank leslies illustrated historical register of the centennial exposition, 1876. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in. The year was 1876, and america was just 100 years old. Jersey city world war i centennial exhibition opens the. Includes the commission sanctioned official catalogue, authorized visitors guide to the centennial exhibition in english, french, german and spanish, official catalogue of the british section, catalogue of products of michigan, report of the new jersey commissioners on the centennial exhibition, pennsylvania. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition by james dabney mccabe author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Our exhibitions explore the local history of our area, from prehistoric settlement to the revolutionary war, from anthracite coal mining to the present day. 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. 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.
With a full description of the great buildings and. The main exhibition building, located in washington park, was two stories tall, 600 x 110 and 400x 110. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia. 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. Volume 1 is about the fine arts exhibitions and was authored by edward strahan.
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. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. The story of the aclu of missouri is long and complex and the process for researching this history is the work of many, many individuals. A history of the 1876 international exhibition in philadelphia material worlds. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in. Schultz collection the exhibition is drawn from the arthur w. Only two of the buildings are still standing from the exhibition, which celebrated the american centennial. This book is lavishly illustrated with 364 numbered pages. Drawn from our collection of more than 200,000 objects, documents and books, we tell the stories of local people and events, while making connections to the present day. News release 1919, the year of the huntingtons founding. Mccabe multiple formats at resources of west virginia, by west virginia state board of centennial managers page images at moa. 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. Historical research philadelphia art, architecture.
Wilson for design and construction of the main exhibition building. The fort wayne and pennsylvania route and the centennial exhibition philadelphia, pa 1876. Illustrated history of the centennial exhibition by. 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. Frank leslies historical register of the united states. A temporary structure, the main building was the largest building in the world by area, enclosing 21. From 1924 to 1934, nadelmans collection was displayed in his museum of folk arts, located in the riverdale section of the bronx. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence with a. Exhibited in them, embracing also a conci mccabe, james d. Philadelphia centennial exhibition historical society of.
To celebrate, the city of philadelphia hosted the centennial exhibition in the spirit of progress and independence. If you a student of american history you might find this book interesting. According to a new book by historian elizabeth milroy, the grid and the river. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. As institutions in washington and across the country mark the centennial of womens suffrage, now is a great time to learn more about womens history. Centennialin 1876 philadelphia hosted an international exhibition dedicated to celebrating the centennial of americas independence from england. 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. Nineteen nineteen, the major exhibition of the centennial celebration at the huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens, will open on sept. A guide to the citys enduring ties to the great war. Organized in conjunction with the statewide womens suffrage centennial, this exhibition celebrates a century of womens social and political activism in the commonwealth and the positive change they brought about in their communities, the state, and the nation. The centennial exposition 1876 edition open library. The centennial exhibition the 1940 centennial nzhistory. The centrepiece was the centennial exhibition or fair at rongotai in wellington.
Illustrated history of the centennial exhibition by sparano. Proved, for the first time, that the united states was a nation to be reckoned with on the international stage. The national archives celebrates the centennial of womens suffrage with a new exhibit, rightfully hers. The books in this collection illustrate this history and complement the exhibition cultivating americas gardens produced by the libraries and smithsonian gardens. This thread was created in order to consolidate all of the united states expositions, with basic link info in one place. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition paperback february 9, 2018 by james dabney mccabe author. The program director for the wwi centennial committee for new york city, fitzpatrick details the stories behind the memorials erected after 1918. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Arizona 100 was curated in conjunction with a special edition of the journal of arizona history, published quarterly by. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the. 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 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.
American history through literature 18701920 dictionary. Centennial 1876 for sale antiquarian collectible books. Item up for bid is an impressive 2 volumes titled the masterpieces of the centennial international exhibition. Philadelphias centennial exhibition was developed as an organized response to class conflict in the aftermath of the civil war, reconstruction, and industrial depressions that occurred in the 1860s and 1870s.
The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration. American women and the vote, opening on may 10, 2019. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. After the exhibition closed the buildings were used as extra accommodation by the air force. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. 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. Masterpieces of the centennial exhibition 2 volumes. The illustrated history of the 1876 centennial exhibition.
Fitzpatrick is the author of seven books including world war i new york. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition. 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. Zoom in to see the geographic coverage and location of each building. Gray centennial campaign the sioux war of 1876 first edition 1976. The railroads and the centennial exhibition of 1876. National history day philly sesquicentennial exhibition. Schultz golf collection, which includes more than 1,600 books on the history of golf presented to the university of chicago library by arthur w. Socalled dollars 1876 centennial exposition guide to. Drawn from our collection of more than 200,000 objects, documents and books, we tell the stories of local people and events, while making connections to.
United states centennial exhibition collection digital. I saw this book on the shelf of the gift shop during a visit to the please touch museum, which is housed in. To discuss any specific expo, please either start a new thread, or choose one of the available ones. Penn libraries has a philadelphia history and philadelphia studies guides. Gross philadelphias 1876 centennial exhibition was easily the least instructive or inspiring. Centennial schoolhouse digital collections free library. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. It was the first major international exhibition to be held in the u. 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. Centennial schoolhouse take a virtual trip to the centennial fair and make history come alive. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia centennial exhibition. One of three images of america books that ive been reading for helpinspiration for a project, linda p.
The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held. Centennial exhibition, a grand worlds fair, was held in philadelphia in 1876 to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the declaration of independence, and was authorized by congress as an international exhibition of arts, manufactures and products of the soil and mine. Lewis and clark centennial exposition and oriental fair. With a full description of the great buildings and all the objects of interest exhibited in them. The centennial commission turned to thirdplace winners architect henry pettit and engineer joseph m. Philadelphia centennial international exposition 1876. At the library of congress, we are so thrilled to share this new exhibition at this moment of national reflection, said librarian of congress carla hayden. The centennial exhibition offered an escape from these gloomy vistas, and served as a calculated response to these conditions. Officially named the international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine, it was held in fairmount park along the schuylkill river on fairgrounds designed by herman j. Search summon below to find fulltext articles, books, and ebooks. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition. This object was once part of the folk art collection of elie nadelman 18821946, the avantgarde sculptor.
Between 8 november 1939 and 4 may 1940 more than 2. Find antique books, rare edition books, 1st ed books, and more. The exhibit is free and open to the public, and will be on display in the lawrence f. With the citys history of civil rightsthe pennsylvania abolition society met there in 1775 philadelphia was an ideal. Philadelphias 1876 centennial exhibition by linda p.
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. Mar 31, 2020 books and articles are great sources for historical information. Obrien gallery of the national archives museum in washington, dc, through january 3, 2021. From a group of images of the 1876 centennial exhibition in philadelphia. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition mccabe, james dabney on. Home books the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition.
Bruno giberti 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. 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. In january 2020, emily gross, a washington universi. 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.
Power and posterity illuminates how the art featured in the celebration. American gardenmaking has evolved over time, shaped by history, social attitudes, the environment, and new ideas. New zealands commemoration of the 1940 centennial was a major event. New exhibit celebrates centennial of womens suffrage. 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. One of the most important events, and least known, in american history. Suffragists collections to be featured in centennial. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence philadelphia. Mccabe from the illustrated history of the centennial exposition held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of. And for months after the international exhibition closed on november 10, books, newspapers and magazines published reports and descriptions for those unable to attend in person. The centennial exhibition digital collection features activities for students, teachers, parents, and other curious guests read a 17yearolds diary of attending the centennial put together a.