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Brazilian and Netherlands section, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
3037613 Brazilian and Netherlands section, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official Worlds Fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Also designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann, the only exhibit building to survive on the Centennial site, the Art Gallery building (now known as Memorial Hall) is made of brick, glass, iron and granite. Memorial Hall was designed in the beaux-arts style and housed the art exhibits. The Centennial received so many art contributions a separate annex was built to house them all. Another building was built for the display of photography); eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22232936
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Aerial View Brazil Brazilian Centennial Exhibition Declaration Of Independence Usa Exposition North American Philadelphia Worlds Fair America Continent Black And White Photograph Neo Classical Neoclassical
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This print captures the Brazilian and Netherlands section of the Main Building at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876. The exhibition, which marked the first official World's Fair in the United States, was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann, this remarkable building stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Constructed using brick, glass, iron, and granite, it exudes grandeur and elegance in its beaux-arts style. Memorial Hall, as it is now known, served as an art gallery during the exhibition period. The sheer magnitude of artistic contributions received for this event necessitated additional structures to accommodate them all. A separate annex was built specifically to house these precious artworks while another building was dedicated solely to displaying photography. As we gaze upon this albumen print captured by an anonymous American photographer from that era (19th century), we are transported back in time to witness a momentous occasion where cultures converged under one roof. This image serves as a reminder not only of our shared history but also of humanity's boundless creativity and ingenuity. Preserved within the archives of Free Library of Philadelphia today, this photograph continues to evoke awe-inspiring emotions while providing us with a glimpse into a significant chapter in both American and global history.
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