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The Sesqui-centennial international exposition : a record based on official data and departmental reports / by E.L. Austin ... and Odell Hauser ... ; with contributed chapters by others prominent in the activities of the exposition ; and 100 pages of illustrations.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Circulating Collection T826.3.B1 A8 1929
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Austin, Erastus Long, 1880- Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition.
- Exhibitions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- Exhibitions.
- Philadelphia (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Philadelphia (Pa.).
- Genre:
- Paper onlays (Binding).
- Physical Description:
- 520 pages : frontispiece, plates, portraits ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia, Pa. : Current Publications, 1929.
- Contents:
- The exposition in perspective
- Early history of the project
- Period of preparation
- Opening day to closing day
- The financial phases by Albert M. Greenfield
- Architectural features
- Construction achievements
- Participation of foreign nations
- Federal government participation by H.O. Stickney
- State and civic participation
- Pennsylvania's building and exhibits by Gifford Pinchot
- Women's patriotic contribution by Mrs. J. Willis Martin
- Other activities of women by Mrs. J. Willis Martin
- Military and naval displays
- Notable ceremonies and occasions
- Music and musical organizations by Herbert J. Tily
- In the Palace of Fine Arts
- Pageantry, drama and spectacle by William W. Matos
- Education and social economy by Joseph R. Wilson
- Exhibits in social economy by Joseph R. Wilson
- Aviation and national air races by Hollinshead N. Taylor
- Palace of Liberal Arts and Foreign Exhibits
- Palace of United States Government, Machinery And Transportation
- Special Buildings
- The gladway, amusements, and concessions
- Celebration of special days
- Religious events
- The municipal stadium by Edward P. Simon
- Sports events by Robert T. Paul and Henry Penn Burke
- Conventions, congresses and other events
- A mecca for motorists by J. Borton Weeks
- Sesqui-centennial live stock show by B.H. Heide
- Dog show, poultry, pigeon and pet stock shows.
- Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: "This is number 134 of the original subscription edition."
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Paper onlay with illustration of woman holding flags from participating nations, signed Elliott Brewer and Dan Smith.
- Athenaeum copy: Gemmill fund bookplate.
- OCLC:
- 1508073
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