Centennial International Exhibition Philadelphia PA Photo Stereoview 1876

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Estate sale find, vintage original Centennial International Exhibition photo stereoview depicting Agricultural Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1876.  Published by the
Centennial Photographic Company International Exhibition,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair to be held 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.
Officially named the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, it was held in Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River on fairgrounds designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann. Nearly 10 million visitors attended the exposition, and 37 countries participated in it.
The third-largest structure at the exposition was Agricultural Hall. Designed by James Windrim, Agricultural Hall was 820 ft long and 540 ft wide.  Made of wood and glass, the building was designed to look like various barn structures pieced together. The building's exhibits included products and machines used in agriculture and other related businesses.
Measures approximately 4.25" X 7", shipping weight approximately 4 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The stereoview is in overall Poor to Fair used condition with signs of wear, creases, holes, fading, sunning and age toning, scuffs, stains, soiling, no writing, no odors, please see images.
(PC-104)