According to West Philadelphia Collaborative History site ( collaborativehistory.gse.upenn.edu ), the event was held in West Fairmount Park and showcased the U.S.’s industrial achievements on the 100 ...

Like the 1876 Centennial Exposition before it, the Fair provided a showcase for American power — and a reflection of the nation's prevailing values. The board supervising the fair invited ...

He was also a man who wanted to make money on the upcoming 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. There would be thousands of visitors to that event, and he knew a community featuring a big ...

Like the 1876 Centennial Exposition before it, the Fair provided a showcase for American power — and a reflection of the nation's prevailing values. The board supervising the fair invited ...