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Originally Posted by aro1419
Probably one of the most important world fairs in all of United States history would be the Centennial Exposition of 1876, the 100th birthday of the U.S. Not only was it amazing, but it proved that the U.S. was industrious, a new world power, and very successful. One of the buildings, Memorial Hall, still stands today and is now the Please Touch Museum (best museum ever!). I would post pictures but it never works for me. Can someone else post some pictures to show off this amazing world fair?
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Here you go aro1419.
If any of my descriptions are wrong feel free to correct me.
Philadelphia's Centennial Exposition of 1876.
Below: The Main Hall.
![](http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7076/1876mainhallhugescan3a.jpg)
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Below: The Memorial Hall.
![](http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3082/1876memorialhall3a.jpg)
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Below: Horticulture Hall.
![](http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4092/1876horticulturehall3a.jpg)
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Below: Agriculture Hall.
![](http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5682/1876agriculturehallsupp.jpg)
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I have several more I'll post once I find them.
If I remember correctly one is an overall view of the fairgrounds.
Enjoy!