The Centennial Exposition; described and illustrated, being a concise and graphic description of this grand enterprise commemorative of the First Centennary of American Independence, including history of the centennial from inception to final closing ceremonies, description of the principal buildings, foreign pavilions, booths and state buildings, with their interesting displays, exhibits of resources and products of the nations of the world; the most ingenious devices in Machinery Hall; woman's work in Woman's Pavilion, mineralogical, archaeological and geological collections from all states of the union, the wonders of the Swiss watch department, the centennial live stock exhibition, memorial parades and anniversaries of various orders, great state days, awards to exhibitors foreign and American, and numerous other subjects showing the magnitude and character of the New World's Fair, and illustrating the best achievements of human genius, industry and skill from all lands and all peoples
Philadelphia, PA: Hubbard Bros. 1876. First edition. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Small quarto, pp. 770 plus 6-page publisher's catalog, illustrated with b/w engravings, including a fold-out map of the centennial grounds in Philadelphia. Library bookplate inside front cover. A previous owner (inventor and jeweler Edgar C. Covell of Laconia NH) signed the front endpaper in 1885. Very Good in Mylar Jacket; weak hinges, backstrip sunned. Item #21051
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair to be held in the US, was held in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Neary 10 million visitors attended the exposition, and 37 countries participated in it. The exposition was designed to show the world the United States' industrial and innovative prowess. Some of the inventions displayed were Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, Heinz Ketchup, Hires Root Beer, and Wallace-Farmer Electric Dynamo (precursor to electric light). The right arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty were showcased at the exposition as well, and visitors could climb the ladder to the balcony. This volume describes the exhibits, buildings, and events that took place during the exposition. From the Old House Journal reference library.
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