PHILADELPHIA 1876 Exposition Illinois State Building

Description: Illinois Building Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia Another Fine Quality Print from Martin2001 Print Specifics: Type of print: Lithograph - Original antique print Year of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1876 Publisher: Thomas Hunter, 710 Filbert Street, Philadelphia Condition: 1-2 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair) Few smaller light brownish areas in blank margins. Dimensions: 7 x 10.5 inches, (18 x 26,5 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Narrative: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's 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. It was officially the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine. It was held in Fairmount Park, along the Schuylkill River. The fairgrounds were designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann. About 10 million visitors attended, equivalent to about 20% of the population of the United States at the time. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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