"Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds," 1876
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The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The fair, held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, covered 285 acres and contained 250 pavilions. It attracted around ten million visitors. The National Publishing Company produced this souvenir bird's-eye view of the fair for subscribers to its publication: The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The fair, held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, covered 285 acres and contained 250 pavilions. It attracted around ten million visitors. The National Publishing Company produced this souvenir bird's-eye view of the fair for subscribers to its publication: The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1876
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.4714
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Duotone (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 26 in
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