State Library of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Exhibitions

A guide to the works of art exhibited by the various countries at The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia.

A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago, as The Chicago World's Fair, from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. This volume contains plates of various sites at the fair along with descriptions.

Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 Universal International Exhibition in Paris. The book describes the geography, history, economy, education and tourism of the country.

Romania at the Exhibition of 1900; exhibitors catalog. The book describes the geography, history, economy, education, religion and tourism of the country.

Guide containing a brief historical review of American development, an account of legislation relating to the Exposition, its form of organization and government, and full information respecting all features of the Exposition, including classification of departments, the grounds and main buildings, the state and foreign buildings and pavilions, and the notable exhibits.

A descriptive record of the origin, development and success of the great industrial expositional enterprise, held in San Francisco from January to July, 1894. Compiled from the official records of the exposition and published by authority of the executive committee.

A collection of photographs of the exhibits of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904.

Description of what is housed in each of the building of the Exposition. This program details the events for Wednesday, October 27, 1926. A map of Exposition grounds is included as well as a list of upcoming events on other days.

An address given by B. F. Hunsicker, President of the school board of Reading, Pa., to the Young Men's Christian Association lecture course on February 5, 1903. Included is a chronology of the Reading Public Schools, the annual report of the Superintendent to the school board regarding the school policy revised for school year 1902-1903, Reading school statistics from January 19, 1904 and budget figures for an unknown year.

Seven concerned Philadelphians offer brief statements about their visions and attitudes toward the observance of the United States Bicentennial Celebration in Philadelphia. The speakers are: The Honorable Edwin O. Lewis, Judge, Common Please Court, Retired; Andrew Jenkins, President, Mantua Community Planners, Inc.; Barbara Weisberger, Founder and Director of Pennsylvania Ballet Company; John B. Kelly, Jr., Councilman, Philadelphia City Council; John R. Bunting, Jr., President, First Pennsylvania Banking and Trust Company; Romani Wardlaw, Student, Philadelphia Parkway School; The Honorable Paul D'Ortona, President, City Council of Philadelphia.

The author's description and opinions about the Paris Exposition of 1867. One book reviewer remarked, "(Mr. Rimmel) has gone more or less though every department of the Exhibition and Park; briefly described each portion and division, commenting on all, judiciously complimenting the best manufacturers and producers of all countries and doing ample justice to England."

The exhibits of the United States Government at the Sesquicentennial International Exposition at Philadelphia were educational in character, illustrative of nearly every branch of the Government service. This volume describes each of the government exhibits and the prizes awarded.