State Library of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Exhibitions

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This collection contains miscellany from various exhibitions and expositions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in Pennsylvania.
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Journal of the proceedings of the United States Centennial Commission, at Philadelphia
Journal of the proceedings of the United States Centennial Commission, at Philadelphia
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) ; United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc. -- Periodicals
A record of the meetings held by the United States Centennial Commission to plan for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of American independence by holding an International Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876.
Briefe aus Philadelphia / von F. Reuleaux
Briefe aus Philadelphia / von F. Reuleaux
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.), Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Exhibitions, 1876
Letters written by Professor Reuleaux about his experiences at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.
The Centennial Exhibition of 1876
The Centennial Exhibition of 1876
Philadelphia. The Centennial Exhibition, 1876
A guide to the works of art exhibited by the various countries at The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia.
Official events program / Sesquicentennial International Exposition
Official events program / Sesquicentennial International Exposition
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Daily listing of events occuring during the Exposition.
Official sesquicentennial daily program and guide
Official sesquicentennial daily program and guide
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
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.
Paintings, sculpture and prints in the Department of Fine Arts, sesqui-centennial international exposition
Paintings, sculpture and prints in the Department of Fine Arts, sesqui-centennial international exposition
Philadelphia. -- Sesquicentennial international exposition -- 1926 ; Painting -- Exhibitions
Visitor's guide of the Department of Fine Arts exhibit at the Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition in 1926. The guide includes a photographic sampling of the items available and also a complete listing of the paintings, sculptures and prints on display in each gallery. Each piece is identified by the artist. There is also an index to artists at the back of the guide.
Presentation to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Presentation to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
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.
Report of the National Sesquicentennial Exhibition Commission of the United States government exhibits : at the Sesquicentenn
Report of the National Sesquicentennial Exhibition Commission of the United States government exhibits : at the Sesquicentenn
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) ; Printed books -- 20th century -- United States -- Washington D.C. -- Specimens
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.
The Sesqui-centennial exhibition for the celebration of the one hundred & fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of independenc
The Sesqui-centennial exhibition for the celebration of the one hundred & fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of independenc
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) ; United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia ;
A booklet describing the plans, buildings, exhibits and other activities anticipated for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia in 1926.
The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
This publication describes the scope, planned exhibits and proposed buildings of the upcoming Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition to be held in Philadelphia from June 1, 1926 to December 1, 1926. The event is "a visualization of the spiritual, scientific, economic, artistic and industrial progress that has been made in America and in the world during the 50 years that have elapsed since the time in 1876, when the nations of the world joined in celebrating the Centennial of our country's independence."
The Sesqui-centennial international exposition : a record based on official data and departmental reports
The Sesqui-centennial international exposition : a record based on official data and departmental reports
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
A history of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 in Philadelphia, Pa. Chapters include preparation for the event, architectural features, participation of foreign nations, financial phases, military and naval displays, notable ceremonies and occasions, music and musical organizations, amusements and concessions and much more.
Smedley's Atlas of the city of Philadelphia : carefully prepared from official records in the Survey Department of the city of P
Smedley's Atlas of the city of Philadelphia : carefully prepared from official records in the Survey Department of the city of P
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Maps ; Real property -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Maps
Color maps of all the wards of Philadelphia. Also included are statistics of the city and locations of public institutions in the city.
The story of the Centennial of 1876; golden anniversary, by S. Edgar Trout
The story of the Centennial of 1876; golden anniversary, by S. Edgar Trout
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
A description of the celebration held in Philadelphia in 1826 for the one hundredth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The author was the Secretary of Hon. John Welsh, the President of the Centennial Board of Finance.
United States of America Bicentennial, Philadelphia, 1976
United States of America Bicentennial, Philadelphia, 1976
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Preliminary draft of an illustrated brochure created by the City of Philadelphia Planning Commission for the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration in Philadelphia. The brochure includes historic background, maps, a plan of the Fair, and plans for transportation of visitors to and from various exhibits in different parts of the city.
The World's Fair, Philadelphia, 1876; a critical account
The World's Fair, Philadelphia, 1876; a critical account
Philadelphia. Centennial exhibition, 1876
"PUBLISHER'S NOTE. This series of articles is republished for the accommodation of many who desire it in compact form to file with other literature, to complete an historical resume of the subject. The papers originally appeared in the pages of the International Review, which, with many, will be a sufficient recommendation."