Never before had consumers been able to view so many practical and luxurious commodities from so many countries in one place. Philadelphia sesqui centennial international exposition poster, 1926, original source probably expo authority. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held. Nov 05, 2012 want to learn more about the 1876 centennial exhibition. Illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, by james d. The centennial exposition 1876 edition open library. The centennial exhibition the 1940 centennial nzhistory. 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. Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. One of the most important events, and least known, in american history. Full text of the illustrated history of the centennial exhibition.
Philadelphia centennial international exposition 1876. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition. Wilson for design and construction of the main exhibition building. Philadelphia centennial exhibition after a bloody civil war, and a failed reconstruction, americans wanted to prove their greatness once again. The centrepiece was the centennial exhibition or fair at rongotai in wellington. The centennial commission turned to thirdplace winners architect henry pettit and engineer joseph m.
Philadelphia centennial exhibition historical society of. 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. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american. The centennial exposition philadelphia, 1876 ud library. Mccabe,illustrated history centennial exhibition,antique 1876 history. The masterpieces of the centennial international exhibition vol. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary. 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. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition held in. Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nations history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually. 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.
It was the first major international exhibition to be held in the u. 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. Philadelphia sesquicentennial international exposition poster, 1926, original source probably expo authority. Prweb january 12, 2020 the tampa museum of art officially kicked off its 100year centennial celebration on saturday, january 11, 2020. 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.
Official history of the tennessee centennial exposition. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition mccabe, james dabney on. Philadelphia worlds fair 1926, sesquicentennial exposition. There was an official history of the tennessee centennial exposition, published in 1898. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and. 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.
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. Swedish american museum today, on site of philadelphia centennial exposition, roosevelt park. 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. In these pages we present the librarys unique collection of silver albumen photographs with various views and. Embellished with nearly 400 fine engravings of buildings, exhibits and scenes in the great exhibition. New zealands commemoration of the 1940 centennial was a major event. 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. 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.
Close to ten million visitors 9,910,966 went to the fair via railroad, steamboat, carriage, and on foot. 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. 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 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. Place of publication cincinnati, philadelphia, chicago, memphis, atlant date. Pennsylvania magazine of history and biography january 1983. The book of almost 500 pages it full of photos, drawings, and history. 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. With a full description of the great buildings and. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition.
Tampa museum of art kicks off centennial celebration and. 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. Kendrick, former mayor, was president of the sesquicentennial exhibition association. A temporary structure, the main building was the largest building in the world by area, enclosing 21. Big e centennial history book eastern states exposition. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. Texas centennial the handbook of texas online texas. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. Manufacturers, dealers, and exhibitors of tens of thousands of products competed for the attention of prospective. A milestone in american cultural history, the 1876 centennial exhibition in. With a full description of the great buildings and all the objects of interest exhibited in them. The texas centennial board of one hundred was established at a meeting in austin on february 12, 1924. Designing the centennial is an indepth, behindthescenes look a. Many of the drawings were shown early in 1961 at the national gallery of art as part of its display the civil war.
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. Since the novel was written, the denver suburb of centennial has been. Donate today collections luce center printed textile of centennial exhibition. 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 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. After the exhibition closed the buildings were used as extra accommodation by the air force. 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. The bicentennial experience the singapore bicentennial. Centennial traces the history of the plains of northeast colorado from prehistory until the early 1970s. News release 1919, the year of the huntingtons founding. Michener, published in 1974 centennial traces the history of the plains of northeast colorado from prehistory until the early 1970s. Power and posterity illuminates how the art featured in the celebration.
Inauguration of the preliminary exhibition in bueno ayres, 1876. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Nineteen nineteen, the major exhibition of the centennial celebration at the huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens, will open on sept. 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. 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. Grounds and buildings of the 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. Kendrick, former mayor, was president of the sesqui centennial exhibition association. Patrons and members attending the kickoff enjoyed a vip reception, a special exhibition the making of a museum. Go beyond the bicentennial experience to discover singapores 700year history. Want to learn more about the 1876 centennial exhibition.
The centennial exhibition reflected a growing consumer and leisure culture of the midlate 19th century. Full text of the illustrated history of the centennial. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition book. Commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. For a look at the history and images from the exhibition see the images of america book philadelphias 1876 centennial exhibition by linda p. 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. Centennial book to take home, the 1876 philadelphia centennial exposition, the first exposition of its kind in the united states, was held to. The national publishing company, 1876 page images at hathitrust mccabe, james d. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of american independence. Page 116 whereas, it has been brought to the notice of the president of the united states that in the international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine, to be held in the city of philadelphia, in the year 1876, for the purpose of celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the.
Proved, for the first time, that the united states was a nation to be reckoned with on the international stage. The illustrated catalogue and history of the centennial exhibition, philadelphia, 1876. The centennial exposition described and illustrated. Texas centennial the handbook of texas online texas state. With a historical monograph and a history of the centennial exhibition author. The illustrated history of the centennial exhibition, held. 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. Centennial history book eastern states exposition commemorates its 100th anniversary with a hard cover, pictorial book that covers the rich history of the exposition. Expomuseum 1876 centennial exposition, philadelphia. The 1876 centennial exhibition celebrated 100 years of.