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Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)
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Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)
3708804 Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Textile exhibits, including silks, cotton goods, bleached fabrics, and printed fabrics. Also visible is a soda water fountain, flags, and people seated on benches. ); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22486814
© Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
Centennial Display Displays Early Photography Epic Exposition Fair Gallery Giant Goods Hall Huge Machinery Patriotic Pavilions Produce Scale Stalls Warehouse Wares Social History
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This photograph captures the grandeur of the Main Building at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876. The image, taken by the Centennial Photographic Co. , showcases a bustling scene filled with textile exhibits that include an array of silks, cotton goods, bleached fabrics, and printed fabrics. As you gaze upon this historical snapshot, your eyes are drawn to a soda water fountain and vibrant flags adorning the space. The composition also reveals people seated on benches, taking in the awe-inspiring displays before them. This print offers a glimpse into a time when exhibitions were epic spectacles showcasing machinery, historic wares, and social history. The sheer scale of this exhibition hall is truly impressive; it serves as a patriotic testament to American ingenuity. The Main Building stands tall like a giant warehouse housing an abundance of goods from all corners of America. It symbolizes unity as visitors explore stalls and pavilions representing various states across the United States. This early photography masterpiece not only documents an important moment in American history but also highlights how far photography has come since then. As you immerse yourself in this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print and Picture Collection, allow yourself to be transported back to 1876 when innovation was celebrated on such grand stages as this Centennial Exhibition.
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