One Hundred Years Centennial Exhibition Opens
A description of the May tenth opening day of the Centennial Exhibition in Albany New York with rain clearing to pleasant weather. The narrative covers the opening ceremonies speeches by Bishop Simpson and President Hawley, Grant’s brief response, and the formal opening of the fair. It outlines the vast grounds and numerous buildings including British and French pavilions, government and state displays, and the planned exhibits and facilities for visitors and medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Simpson
M. E. Church
Whittier
Board of Finance
Sidney Lanter
United States
Hawley
United States Commission
Grant
Gen
Machinery Hall
George's Hill
Belmont Avenue
Sinas
New York
Robeson
Hash
New Orleans
California
Cubcaco Grocer
Sheridan Shook
Sheridan
Jones
Pharaoh
Secretary of the Treasury
Lewis
Smithsonian Fish and Animal Collections in U S Government Building
The portion of the U S government building used by the Smithsonian Institution houses a large scale fishery and animal collection. Under Professor Baird, the exhibits cover about 15 000 feet of floor space and include edible fishes stuffed specimens of game and fur bearing animals and useful animal products plus a display of mineral resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. P. Blake
The
National Museum
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
8. F. Baird
Old Guard to Parade Represented by Thirteen States
The old thirteen states will be represented in the military display by units from New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoskeag
New Hampshire
Boston Light Infantry
Massachusetts
Providence Light Infantry
Rhode Island
New Haven Greys
Connecticut
Old Guard
New York
Phil Kearney Guards
New Jersey
State Fencibles
Pennsylvania
American Rifles
Delaware
Fifth Regiment
Maryland
Norfolk Blues
Virginia
Fayetteville Guards
North Carolina
Washington Light Infantry
South Carolina
Clinch Rifles
Georgia
Centennial Grounds Banner Color Coding System
Information on banner colors above entrances at Centennial grounds. Blue marks buildings erected by the Centennial commission, Red indicates United States and state buildings, White denotes foreign buildings. The color codes help identify ownership or affiliation of each structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virputs Commission
Belton
West Virginia
Commission
Arkansas
Machinery Hall
Fuller, Warren & Co., Stove Manufacturers
Avenue of the Republic
Belmont Avenue
Enh
Centennial Commission
United States
Centennial era notes and curios in a Boston paper
The Boston Advertiser recounts the Massachusetts Historical Society publishing manuscripts including Washingtons address to the Newburgh officers and related letters. The column mixes humorous anecdotes from the era with mock notices and playful quips about weddings, broom etiquette, corned herbs, and other small town curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston Advertiser
Massachusetts Historical Society
Newburgh
The Baby's Heavenly Name and a Mother's Question
A speaker recalls naming their infant as "our baby" and contemplates the unknown after death. The poem asks how to address the child in the afterlife and reflects on the mother’s enduring memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Sun prints over one million weekly in New York paper
Journalists praise the New York Sun for its large weekly circulation while noting a sensational report about a shoemaker who died of respiratory issues.
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Journatesrnc
The
New York Sun
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She Marshall Messenger
Jomm Littlefield, Edker
Preprister
Philadelphia
United States of America
Department of Public Comfort
Telegraph Department
Messrs
Boots
Educational Department of
State of Pennsylvania
Memorial Hall
Vienna Bakery
Empire Transportation Company
Centennial Fire Brigade
Sweden
Sudreau
Albany
N. Y
Liberty Stove Works
Messrs. Gillender & Co
England
Richard Allen
Dr. Pepper
Great Britain
Switzerland
Germany
Fountain Avenue
Thomaston
Conn
Landsowne Valley
Mount Washington
Centennial National Bank
Theis Freres Provenceaur
Paris
Fountain and
Belmont Avenues
Cook, Sons & Jenkins
Horts
Canada
New York State
Indiana Commissioners
Belmont and
State Avenues
Ohio State
State of
Kansas
Tobiason & Helibrun
Horticultural Hall
Lauber
Pennsylvania Bible Society
Horticultural
H. J. Schwarzman
Lansdowne Drive
Klautewhek
Thomas & Stewart
U. S. Government Building
Norristown Herald
Fes
Philadeep
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