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Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
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Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
941026 Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 43.2x53.3 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official Worlds Fair 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. 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. Schwarzmann.
A Corliss steam engine (or Corliss engine) is a steam engine, fitted with rotary valves and with variable valve timing patented in 1849, invented by and named after the American engineer George Henry Corliss in Providence, Rhode Island.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
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This black and white albumen print captures the iconic Corliss Engine at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876. The exhibition was a grand celebration of America's 100th anniversary since signing the Declaration of Independence. This historical event marked the first official World's Fair held in the United States. Measuring an impressive 43.2x53.3 cm, this photograph showcases the remarkable engineering feat that is the Corliss steam engine. Invented by American engineer George Henry Corliss in Providence, Rhode Island, this steam engine revolutionized industrial machinery with its innovative rotary valves and variable valve timing patented in 1849. The image transports us back to a time when technological advancements were celebrated on a global scale. The fairgrounds designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann along the picturesque Schuylkill River provided a fitting backdrop for such an extraordinary display of human ingenuity. Preserved within the Free Library of Philadelphia's collection, this albumen print serves as a testament to both American innovation and artistic documentation from the late 19th century. Its detailed composition invites viewers to marvel at not only its technical prowess but also appreciate it as a work of art. Bridgeman Images has ensured that this significant piece of history remains accessible for all to admire and study, reminding us of our collective progress while honoring those who paved the way for future generations' achievements.
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