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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: Birds Eye View, Centennial Buildings, Fairmont Park, Philadelphia

Birds Eye View, Centennial Buildings, Fairmont Park, Philadelphia
Birds Eye View, Centennial Buildings, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia By H.j. Toudy & Co. Circa 1875, Us, USA, America

Background imageCentennial Collection: Kings Mountain Centennial. From Sketches By H Bradley

Kings Mountain Centennial. From Sketches By H Bradley, Engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Background imageCentennial Collection: Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Street Sketches in the Town, Engraving 1876, US

Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Street Sketches in the Town, Engraving 1876, US
Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Street Sketches in the Town, Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Martha Washington Reception and Centennial Tea-Party at the Academy of Music

The Martha Washington Reception and Centennial Tea-Party at the Academy of Music, Irving and Nilsson Halls, New York, in Aid of the Floating Hospital of St

Background imageCentennial Collection: The American Centennial Festival: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on the Fourth of July

The American Centennial Festival: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on the Fourth of July, United States of America, 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Centennial Celebration of American Independence: the Fourth of July in Philadelphia: Mr

The Centennial Celebration of American Independence: the Fourth of July in Philadelphia: Mr. Richard Henry Lee Reading the Original Document of the Declaration of Independence. 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Centennial Celebration of American Independence: Torchlight Procession in Philadelphia

The Centennial Celebration of American Independence: Torchlight Procession in Philadelphia. 4th of July, 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Centennial, Hall at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Engraving 1890

The Centennial, Hall at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Engraving 1890

Background imageCentennial Collection: A Centennial Shine: a Sketch at the Philadelphia Exhibition by C. s. Reinhart, Engraving 1876

A Centennial Shine: a Sketch at the Philadelphia Exhibition by C. s. Reinhart, Engraving 1876
A Centennial Shine: a Sketch at the Philadelphia Exhibition by C.s. Reinhart, Engraving 1876, USA

Background imageCentennial Collection: A rendering of the 155 feet obelisk, completed in 1882, commemorating the American victories in

A rendering of the 155 feet obelisk, completed in 1882, commemorating the American victories in the Revolutionary War
SARATOGA MONUMENT, 1877. A rendering of the 155 feet obelisk, completed in 1882, commemorating the American victories in the Revolutionary War battles at Saratoga, New York, in 1777

Background imageCentennial Collection: The Declaration of Independence printed in the shape of the Liberty Bell, 1877

The Declaration of Independence printed in the shape of the Liberty Bell, 1877
PHILADELPHIA: LIBERTY BELL. The Declaration of Independence printed in the shape of the Liberty Bell, 1877

Background imageCentennial Collection: A group of floats passing through Union Square at the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1

A group of floats passing through Union Square at the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1 May 1 1889
INDUSTRIAL PARADE, 1889. A group of floats passing through Union Square at the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1 May 1 1889

Background imageCentennial Collection: Military parade on Broad Street passing before President Grover Cleveland during the celebration

Military parade on Broad Street passing before President Grover Cleveland during the celebration of the centennial of
CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. Military parade on Broad Street passing before President Grover Cleveland during the celebration of the centennial of the signing of the United States Constitution

Background imageCentennial Collection: Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant starting the Corliss Engine at

Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of
PHILADELPHIA EXPO: ENGINE. Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia on 10 May

Background imageCentennial Collection: School boys marching in the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1 May 1889

School boys marching in the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1 May 1889
INDUSTRIAL PARADE, 1889. School boys marching in the Industrial Parade in New York City held on 1 May 1889, as part of the centennial celebration of George Washingtons first inauguration

Background imageCentennial Collection: Contemporary American lithograph poster commemorating the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876

Contemporary American lithograph poster commemorating the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876
CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Contemporary American lithograph poster commemorating the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: Corliss Steam Engine, 1876

Corliss Steam Engine, 1876
CORLISS STEAM ENGINE, 1876. President Ulysses S. Grant and Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil starting the Corliss engine at the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageCentennial Collection: Grant & Brazilian Emperor

Grant & Brazilian Emperor
GRANT & BRAZILIAN EMPEROR. President Ulysses S. Grant and Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of the Philadelphia Centennial Fair in 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL PARADE, 1889. President Benjamin Harrison in a parade in New York City to commemorate

CENTENNIAL PARADE, 1889. President Benjamin Harrison in a parade in New York City to commemorate George Washingtons first inauguration

Background imageCentennial Collection: HEINRICH HEINE (1797-1856). German poet and critic. West German 10 pfenning postage stamp of 1956

HEINRICH HEINE (1797-1856). German poet and critic. West German 10 pfenning postage stamp of 1956 commemorating the 100th anniversary of Heines death

Background imageCentennial Collection: NEW ORLEANS FAIR, 1884. An exhibit of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St

NEW ORLEANS FAIR, 1884. An exhibit of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad at the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1884

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Main Exhibition Building at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Main Exhibition Building at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CORLISS STEAM ENGINE, 1876. The Corliss Engine, as exhibited at the Philadephia Centennial

CORLISS STEAM ENGINE, 1876. The Corliss Engine, as exhibited at the Philadephia Centennial Exhibition in 1876. Wood engraving, 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E. T. Paull, c1909

LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E. T. Paull, c1909
LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E.T. Paull, c1909

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. State exhibitions in the Agricultural Hall at the Centennial Exposition in

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. State exhibitions in the Agricultural Hall at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: SUNDAY SCHOOL CENTENNIAL. The Prince of Wales reviews twenty thousand children at Lambeth Palace

SUNDAY SCHOOL CENTENNIAL. The Prince of Wales reviews twenty thousand children at Lambeth Palace, London, in July 1880. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL EXPO, 1876. General view of the Centennial Building (top)

CENTENNIAL EXPO, 1876. General view of the Centennial Building (top) and Machinery Hall at the Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageCentennial Collection: BREEDS OF SHEEP, 1876. Prize animals exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876

BREEDS OF SHEEP, 1876. Prize animals exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: WINE TASTING, 1876. Wine tasting jury in the Agricultural Hall at the Centennial Exposition in

WINE TASTING, 1876. Wine tasting jury in the Agricultural Hall at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Sketches of visitors to the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Sketches of visitors to the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The opening ceremonies at the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The opening ceremonies at the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The interor of the main building at the Centennial Exposition in

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The interor of the main building at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Rush hour for rooms at a Philadelphia hotel during the Centennial

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Rush hour for rooms at a Philadelphia hotel during the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Contemporary American wood engraving after a drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Womens Pavilion at the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Womens Pavilion at the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Independence Hall illuminated on the Fourth of July during the 1876

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Independence Hall illuminated on the Fourth of July during the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The crush on opening day at the intersection of Elm And Belmont Avenues

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The crush on opening day at the intersection of Elm And Belmont Avenues, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Sketches from the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Sketches from the 1876 Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engravings from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: KINDERGARTEN, 1876. The instruction of children in the Kindergarten Cottage

KINDERGARTEN, 1876. The instruction of children in the Kindergarten Cottage, under the auspices of the Womens Department of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876

Background imageCentennial Collection: FOURTH OF JULY, 1876. Celebrating the Centennial Fourth in the illuminated Union Square

FOURTH OF JULY, 1876. Celebrating the Centennial Fourth in the illuminated Union Square, New York City, in 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: NEW ORLEANS FAIR, 1884. Visitors to the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition

NEW ORLEANS FAIR, 1884. Visitors to the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition arriving on the levee at New Orleans, Louisiana, December 1884

Background imageCentennial Collection: CARRIAGE: LANDAU. English-Quarter Landau, built by Brewster & Co. of New York City

CARRIAGE: LANDAU. English-Quarter Landau, built by Brewster & Co. of New York City and exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Contemporary line engraving

Background imageCentennial Collection: CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. Crowds gathered around an arch erected on Chestnut Street during

CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. Crowds gathered around an arch erected on Chestnut Street during the celebration of the centennial of the signing of the United States Constitution, Philadelphia

Background imageCentennial Collection: CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. The American flag in the industrial procession during the celebration of

CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. The American flag in the industrial procession during the celebration of the centennial of the signing of the United States Constitution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Womens Pavilion, on Belmont Avenue, near the Horticultural Grounds

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Womens Pavilion, on Belmont Avenue, near the Horticultural Grounds. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Corliss Engine at the Centennial fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The Corliss Engine at the Centennial fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageCentennial Collection: CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. The national salute at sunrise over the Delaware River at the harbor in

CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. The national salute at sunrise over the Delaware River at the harbor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageCentennial Collection: CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. Military parade passing the mayors stand outside City Hall, Philadelphia

CONSTITUTION CENTENNIAL. Military parade passing the mayors stand outside City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the celebration of the centennial of the signing of the United States

Background imageCentennial Collection: CENTENNIAL TEA PARTY, 1889. The Centennial Tea Party at the Hotel Brunswick

CENTENNIAL TEA PARTY, 1889. The Centennial Tea Party at the Hotel Brunswick. Wood engraving, American, 1889



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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.