Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds. : Fairmount Park, Philadelphia 1876.

Barcode: 59035

Image Number: 59035.0001

Publishing Location: Philadelphia

Alternative Title: Centennial Buildings, Fairmont Park, Philadelphia

Brief Description: Aerial view of the buildings at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. The map shows the main exhibition building and several others including the Machinery Hall and Agriculture Hall. Below the view is a small inset of the layout and includes in the background the observatory. The buildings are identified by a key below the view. The Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It showcased American industrial power, innovation and technology. The exposition opened on May 10th and closed on November 10, 1876. Thirty-five countries participated including several thousand businesses. Innovations highlighted were the typewriter, sewing machine and the the telephone.

Publisher: H.J. Toudy & Co.

Date/Date Range Published: May 10th, 1876

Language: English

Region Depicted: Philadelphia

Map Type: Bird's-eye viewsGeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: 38 x 58 cm on sheet 50 x 66 cm

Printing Process: Lithograph

Material Type: Paper

Historical Context: The Centennial Exhibit ws the first official world's fair held in the United States. It was held in Fairmont Park along the Schuylkill River. Herman J. Schwarzmann was appointed the main designer of the exhibit by the Fairmont Park Commission.

LC Call Number: G3824.P5 1876 T6

OCLC: 1509377349

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59035.0001