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Machinery Hall, from the north end, Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition
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Machinery Hall, from the north end, Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition
1076601 Machinery Hall, from the north end, Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 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.
Exhibit titles: Roach, John, & Son, New York, Exhibit #1006; American Watch Tool Co. Waltham, Mass. Exhibit #181; Nonotuck Silk Co. Florence, Mass. Exhibit #292; Corliss Steam Engine Company, Providence, R.I. Exhibit #n/a, Machinery Hall, Bldg. ); eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
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This photograph captures the grandeur of Machinery Hall at the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition in 1876. The exhibition, which marked the first official World's Fair in the United States, was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From a northern perspective, this silver albumen print showcases the impressive architectural design and scale of Machinery Hall. The building stands tall and majestic against a clear sky, with its intricate details visible even from a distance. Designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann, this fairground masterpiece was located in Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River. As one explores this image further, it becomes apparent that Machinery Hall housed an array of innovative exhibits from prominent companies across America. Notable mentions include John Roach & Son from New York (Exhibit #1006), American Watch Tool Co. from Waltham, Massachusetts (Exhibit #181), Nonotuck Silk Co. from Florence, Massachusetts (Exhibit #292), and Corliss Steam Engine Company from Providence, Rhode Island (Exhibit #n/a). This photograph not only serves as a visual record but also transports us back to a time when industrial progress and technological advancements were celebrated on such grand stages. It is a testament to human ingenuity and innovation during an era that laid foundations for our modern world.
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