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Centennial Exposition
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The Centennial International Exhibition, officially the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, was held in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876. It was the first official world's fair to be held in the United States, and coincided with the centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
An illustration of opening day ceremonies at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia on May 10, 1876
An illustration of opening day ceremonies at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia on May 10, 1876
The Great Sanitary Fair in 1864 was the model for the Centennial Exposition; it raised $1,046,859 for medicine and bandages during the American Civil
The Great Sanitary Fair in 1864 was the model for the Centennial Exposition; it raised $1,046,859 for medicine and bandages during the American Civil War.
Joseph Roswell Hawley, president of the U.S. Centennial Commission
Joseph Roswell Hawley, president of the U.S. Centennial Commission
A stock certificate for five $10 shares issued by the Centennial Board of Finance
A stock certificate for five $10 shares issued by the Centennial Board of Finance
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, commonly referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is the nation's sixth-most populous city, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 census and is the urban core of the larger Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of the world's largest metropolitan regions consisting of 6.245 million residents in the metropolitan statistical area and 7.366 million residents in its combined statistical area. Philadelphia is known for its extensive contributions to United States history, especially the American Revolution, and served as the nation's capital until 1800. It maintains contemporary influence in business and industry, culture, sports, and music.
Image: Philadelphia skyline from South Street Bridge January 2020 (rotate 2 degrees perspective correction crop 4 1)
Image: Philadelphia skyline from South Street Bridge January 2020 (rotate 2 degrees perspective correction crop 4 1)
Image: Independence National Historical Park INDE0004 b
Image: Independence National Historical Park INDE0004 b
Image: Locust Walk by Wharton
Image: Locust Walk by Wharton
Image: Elfreth's Alley 2
Image: Elfreth's Alley 2