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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876....the procession entered Machinery Hall, where all was stillness prior to their coming, and surrounded the great Corliss engine. The President of the United States, the Emperor of Brazil, and Mr. G. Corliss then ascended the platform of the mammoth motor. The President having taken hold of the valve-lever of one engine and the Emperor of that of the other, both gave the turn simultaneously; steam was on; the great walking-beams began to ascend and descend; the engine was in motion; eight miles of shafting and hundreds of machines of all descriptions were in operation, and the International Exhibition of 1876 was at that instant thrown open to the world'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph, titled "Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery" by Melton Prior, depicts a pivotal moment in American history. The image captures the excitement and grandeur of the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the photograph, President Ulysses S. Grant and Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil stand before the Corliss engine, ready to start the machinery that would officially open the exhibition to the world. The crowd, a sea of people dressed in fashionable clothing of the era, surrounds the platform, eagerly awaiting the historic moment. The Emperor of Brazil, Empress Teresa Cristina, and other dignitaries look on as President Grant and Emperor Pedro II each grasp the valve-lever of their respective engines and turn them simultaneously. With a gesture of unity, steam is released, and the great Corliss engine comes to life. The engine's eight miles of shafting and hundreds of machines spring into operation, marking the beginning of the Centennial Exhibition. This photograph is a testament to the technological advancements of the time and the international cultural exchange that took place during this significant event in American history.
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