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"Capturing the Essence of a Century: A Glimpse into Centennial Celebrations" Step back in time to the Chicago World Fair, where visitors marveled at the Sky Ride

Background imageCentennial Collection: Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)

Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)
3090180 Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Centennial celebration of Evacuation Day, New York, 25 November 1883 (photo)

Centennial celebration of Evacuation Day, New York, 25 November 1883 (photo)
6006981 Centennial celebration of Evacuation Day, New York, 25 November 1883 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Chinese section - Main Building, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (b / w photo)

Chinese section - Main Building, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (b / w photo)
3928359 Chinese section - Main Building, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
5044492 View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)

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)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Rudolph Koenigs Exhibit, Philosophical Apparatus, Main Exhibition

Rudolph Koenigs Exhibit, Philosophical Apparatus, Main Exhibition
941024 Rudolph Koenigs Exhibit, Philosophical Apparatus, Main Exhibition, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Lenoir & Forsters Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

Lenoir & Forsters Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941022 Lenoir & Forsters Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Banana Tree, Pennsylvania Centennial Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print)

Banana Tree, Pennsylvania Centennial Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print)
700740 Banana Tree, Pennsylvania Centennial Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Colossal hand and torch, Liberty, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

Colossal hand and torch, Liberty, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709904 Colossal hand and torch, Liberty, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: Egyptian column, Mitchell, Vance & Co. Main Building, Centennial Exhibition

Egyptian column, Mitchell, Vance & Co. Main Building, Centennial Exhibition
3822912 Egyptian column, Mitchell, Vance & Co. Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)

Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920742 Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Japanese installation at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876

Japanese installation at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876
3500108 Japanese installation at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876 by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2629034 American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Loves Net, Italian Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition

Loves Net, Italian Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition
3063202 Loves Net, Italian Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title

Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title
2644863 Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title: Scenes in the home life of the Swedes, Exhibit #n/a, Main Exhibition Building, Building, 1876 (stereoscopic print) by Swedish Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: New Zealand, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (albumen print)

New Zealand, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (albumen print)
1203562 New Zealand, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Nelsons Centenary: London Celebrations 1905

Nelsons Centenary: London Celebrations 1905
Crowds in Trafalgar Square, on the 21st October celebrating the centenary of the death of Horatio Lord Nelson died during the Battle of Trafalgar. Date: 21st October 1905

Background imageCentennial Collection: Washington relics - Government Building, 1876 (b / w photo)

Washington relics - Government Building, 1876 (b / w photo)
3708803 Washington relics - Government Building, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Display of military items)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Kingsford, T. & Son, Oswego, N. Y. Exhibit 210, Agricultural Hall, Bldg

Kingsford, T. & Son, Oswego, N. Y. Exhibit 210, Agricultural Hall, Bldg
2823443 Kingsford, T. & Son, Oswego, N.Y. Exhibit 210, Agricultural Hall, Bldg. 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Centenary of the death of Antoine-Auguste Parmentier, French promoter of the use of the potato as

Centenary of the death of Antoine-Auguste Parmentier, French promoter of the use of the potato as a source of food
2779987 Centenary of the death of Antoine-Auguste Parmentier, French promoter of the use of the potato as a source of food (colour litho) by French School

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Lake, Centennial Grounds, 1876 (albumen print)

The Lake, Centennial Grounds, 1876 (albumen print)
3492776 The Lake, Centennial Grounds, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Baldwin locomotive, 'No. 1154', Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

Baldwin locomotive, "No. 1154", Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709910 Baldwin locomotive, " No. 1154", Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Tocsin of Liberty Rung by the State House Bell, Philadelphia on July 4th 1776

The Tocsin of Liberty Rung by the State House Bell, Philadelphia on July 4th 1776
3704150 The Tocsin of Liberty Rung by the State House Bell, Philadelphia on July 4th 1776, 1876 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageCentennial Collection: Shippokuwaishas Exhibit, Japanese Section, Centennial International Exhibition of

Shippokuwaishas Exhibit, Japanese Section, Centennial International Exhibition of
2920745 Shippokuwaishas Exhibit, Japanese Section, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)

Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920743 Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920740 Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall, American, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall, American, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920738 Memorial Hall, American, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (stereoscopic print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920737 Memorial Hall, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)

Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920734 Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (gelatin silver print)

Memorial Hall of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (gelatin silver print)
715605 Memorial Hall of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Centennial - Balloon View of the Grounds, Harpers Weekly, c. 1876 (colour litho)

The Centennial - Balloon View of the Grounds, Harpers Weekly, c. 1876 (colour litho)
483688 The Centennial - Balloon View of the Grounds, Harpers Weekly, c.1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); 20x30.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2819485 South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Japanese Dwelling, from Centennial Portfolio by Thompson Westcott

Japanese Dwelling, from Centennial Portfolio by Thompson Westcott
5643207 Japanese Dwelling, from Centennial Portfolio by Thompson Westcott, 1876 (colour litho) by Hunter, Thomas (19th Century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Centennial Portfolio)

Background imageCentennial Collection: View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
5044489 View of the Chinese Court, Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageCentennial Collection: Award Medal, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)

Award Medal, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920746 Award Medal, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: 2630796

2630796 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)

Background imageCentennial Collection: 2630794

2630794 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)

Background imageCentennial Collection: 2630800

2630800 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)

Background imageCentennial Collection: 2630799

2630799 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)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition

Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition
3084914 Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Kuffel & Essers Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

Kuffel & Essers Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941023 Kuffel & Essers Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition

Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition
941020 Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: French Section, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)

French Section, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
3075724 French Section, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)

Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)
3611276 Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: " James W. Tufts)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)

Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)
3601145 Tufts soda water fountain, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageCentennial Collection: Memorial Hall, American Department, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall, American Department, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920739 Memorial Hall, American Department, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (stereoscopic print) by American Photographer

Background imageCentennial Collection: Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho)

Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho)
PNP246674 Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Capturing the Essence of a Century: A Glimpse into Centennial Celebrations" Step back in time to the Chicago World Fair, where visitors marveled at the Sky Ride, soaring above the bustling fairgrounds. The site looking South showcased grand pavilions and architectural wonders that left spectators in awe. Traveling further east to Philadelphia's Centennial Exposition of 1876, we find ourselves standing before the Swedish School House, a symbol of cultural exchange and unity. This silver albumen print preserves the memories of this historic event. The Opening Day at The Orators marked an unforgettable moment during the Centennial International Exhibition. Eloquent speeches echoed through Memorial Hall as attendees celebrated progress and innovation. Across continents, Paris welcomed guests with enchantment on Enchanted Island during their own exposition in 1889. Meanwhile, Christmas in Australia brought joy as families enjoyed Huntley and Palmers biscuits amidst summer festivities. Returning to Philadelphia's Centennial celebration at Independence Hall in 1876, patriotism filled the air as citizens honored their nation's rich history. The hand of Lady Liberty herself was exhibited for all to see alongside her creator Frédéric Bartholdi. As years passed by, Memorial Hall stood tall within Fairmount Park—a testament to endurance and remembrance. Its presence reminded us of past achievements while inspiring future generations towards greatness. In 1912, Dickens' centenary was commemorated with a stamp designed by Stephen Reid—an artistic tribute capturing his literary legacy for all to admire. From towering structures like Eiffel Tower to humble schoolhouses and cherished traditions like Christmas celebrations or honoring great artists—these glimpses into various centennials remind us that milestones are not merely markers but opportunities for reflection and inspiration.